Conformal invariance of the Newtonian Weyl tensor

It is well-known that the conformal structure of a relativistic spacetime is of profound physical and conceptual interest. In this note, we consider the analogous structure for Newtonian theories. We show that the Newtonian Weyl tensor is an invariant of this structure.

Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Prif Awduron: Dewar, N, Read, J
Fformat: Journal article
Iaith:English
Cyhoeddwyd: Springer 2020
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Crynodeb:It is well-known that the conformal structure of a relativistic spacetime is of profound physical and conceptual interest. In this note, we consider the analogous structure for Newtonian theories. We show that the Newtonian Weyl tensor is an invariant of this structure.