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An exchange from SR forum (couldn't respond without getting in trouble):
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Re: Levi-Civita symbol
Originally Posted by clem View Post
A pseudotensor has the determinant of the LT included in its transformation.
This gives a minus sign compare to the transformation of a true tensor.
If a pseudotensor is combined with another pseudotensor, the determinant is squared and always gives +1.
What does LT stand for? Thank you!
Re: Levi-Civita symbol
Lorentz Transformation, or Leprous Tyrannosaurus. I think here the first one is ment.
Re: Levi-Civita symbol
Originally Posted by haushofer View Post
Lorentz Transformation, or Leprous Tyrannosaurus. I think here the first one is ment.
Should be the first one. Is the second one an English name?
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https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=567872
An exchange from SR forum (couldn't respond without getting in trouble):
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Re: Levi-Civita symbol
Originally Posted by clem View Post
A pseudotensor has the determinant of the LT included in its transformation.
This gives a minus sign compare to the transformation of a true tensor.
If a pseudotensor is combined with another pseudotensor, the determinant is squared and always gives +1.
What does LT stand for? Thank you!
Re: Levi-Civita symbol
Lorentz Transformation, or Leprous Tyrannosaurus. I think here the first one is ment.
Re: Levi-Civita symbol
Originally Posted by haushofer View Post
Lorentz Transformation, or Leprous Tyrannosaurus. I think here the first one is ment.
Should be the first one. Is the second one an English name?
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https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=567872