Worked examples Cartan Formalism

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In summary, the conversation discusses the search for examples and resources to better understand the cartan formalism, specifically in relation to the work calculations of connection one forms and curvature two forms. Several examples and resources, such as Sean Carroll's book "Spacetime and Geometry", Jetzer's lectures on the Schwarzschild case, Matthias Blau's lecture notes on Schwarzschild and Kaluza Klein, and Wald's book "General Relativity", are mentioned. Additionally, two metrics (Schwarzschild and Robertson-Walker) and links for more examples using differential forms are provided. The conversation concludes with a recommendation to check out a specific PDF for more examples.
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looking for worked examples of cartan formalism calculation of one form connections and two form connections
I am learning the cartan formalism from the book Relativity Demystified. It has a few examples. I am looking for more examples in video, notes, or books of the work calculations of the connection one forms and the curvature two forms to check my calculations against. My search so far has turned up not much. Thank you
 
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Sean Carroll (Spacetime and Geometry) does the simple case of an expanding universe in his Appendix J.

Jetzer does the Schwarzschild case in his lectures. (I can't find a simple direct link -- just google for Jetzer and "advanced topics in GR".)

Matthias Blau does Schwarzschild and Kaluza Klein in his lecture notes (which are, imho, good for other things as well at a more advanced level).

Wald also does Schwarzschild in his book "General Relativity".

Is there a particular example you wanted?
 
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FAQ: Worked examples Cartan Formalism

What is Cartan Formalism?

Cartan Formalism is a mathematical framework used to describe the geometry of curved spaces, such as in theories of relativity and differential geometry. It was developed by French mathematician Élie Cartan in the early 20th century.

How is Cartan Formalism used in science?

Cartan Formalism is commonly used in theoretical physics and mathematics to study the properties of curved spaces and their interactions with matter and energy. It is also used in fields such as cosmology, general relativity, and quantum gravity.

What are worked examples in Cartan Formalism?

Worked examples in Cartan Formalism are specific applications of the framework to solve problems in physics and mathematics. These examples typically involve using the formalism to calculate quantities such as curvature, torsion, and metric tensors for a given curved space.

What are the benefits of using Cartan Formalism?

Cartan Formalism provides a powerful and elegant mathematical tool for studying curved spaces and their properties. It allows for a unified treatment of different types of curvature and simplifies calculations compared to other methods. Additionally, it has been successfully applied in various fields of science, making it a valuable tool for researchers.

Are there any limitations to Cartan Formalism?

While Cartan Formalism is a useful tool, it does have some limitations. It is primarily applicable to spaces that can be described by smooth, continuous manifolds. It also requires a strong understanding of differential geometry and may be challenging for beginners to grasp. Additionally, it may not be the most efficient method for solving certain types of problems, and alternative approaches may be more suitable.

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