Trace of Eq.(A.4) - Can Anyone Help?

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In summary, the conversation is discussing a paper about astrophysics and the confusion about obtaining equation (A.5) from (A.4). The speaker is asking for help in understanding why the coefficient is ##4\alpha## instead of ##6\alpha## and how to get the first line of (A.5). The conversation concludes with the mentor explaining the steps in obtaining the desired equation, using the trace of (A.4) and multiplying the second equation by ##\partial^{-2}## before subtracting it from the first equation. The speaker expresses gratitude for the explanation.
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Is there anyone can give me a hand?

http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0210603

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When I read this paper I can not get Eq.(A.5) from (A.4). Why it is ##4\alpha##? If we take the trace of Eq.(A.4), why not it give us ##6\alpha##?

Eq. (A.3):
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[Edited by a mentor to fix a small problem in the Latex formatting]
 
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The trace of (A.4) is

$$\delta\hat{h}^r_{ii} + 2 \partial^2 \epsilon = 6 \alpha,$$

while ##\partial_i\partial_j## gives

$$ \partial_i\partial_j \hat{h}^r_{ij} + 2 \partial^4 \epsilon = 2 \partial^2\alpha.$$

Multiplying the 2nd by ##\partial^{-2}## and subtracting gives the first line of (A.5).
 
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fzero said:
The trace of (A.4) is

$$\delta\hat{h}^r_{ii} + 2 \partial^2 \epsilon = 6 \alpha,$$

while ##\partial_i\partial_j## gives

$$ \partial_i\partial_j \hat{h}^r_{ij} + 2 \partial^4 \epsilon = 2 \partial^2\alpha.$$

Multiplying the 2nd by ##\partial^{-2}## and subtracting gives the first line of (A.5).

Thank you fzero! Could you please give me some detail? How to get
$$ \partial_i\partial_j \hat{h}^r_{ij} + 2 \partial^4 \epsilon = 2 \partial^2\alpha.$$
from
$$\delta\hat{h}^r_{ii} + 2 \partial^2 \epsilon = 6 \alpha,$$
And how to get the frist line of (A.5). Actually, I do not understand the "\partial^{-2}". Thank you again.
 
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Oh, I see. Thank you very much, fzero.
 

FAQ: Trace of Eq.(A.4) - Can Anyone Help?

What is the trace of Eq.(A.4)?

The trace of Eq.(A.4) represents the sum of the elements on the main diagonal of the matrix in equation A.4.

Why is the trace of Eq.(A.4) important?

The trace of Eq.(A.4) is important because it can provide useful information about the matrix, such as its size and diagonal elements. It is also used in many mathematical and scientific applications, including the calculation of eigenvalues and determinant.

What does the trace of Eq.(A.4) tell us about the matrix?

The trace of Eq.(A.4) can tell us the size of the matrix and the sum of its diagonal elements. It can also provide insight into the symmetry and other properties of the matrix.

How is the trace of Eq.(A.4) calculated?

The trace of Eq.(A.4) is calculated by adding all the elements on the main diagonal of the matrix in equation A.4. This can be done manually or using a computer program.

Can the trace of Eq.(A.4) be negative?

No, the trace of Eq.(A.4) cannot be negative. It is always a positive value or zero, depending on the elements of the matrix. This is because the trace is the sum of the diagonal elements, and the diagonal elements of a matrix cannot be negative.

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