Singularities of worldsheets associated with null Cartan curves in Lorentz–Minkowski space–time

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (33) ◽  
pp. 1850192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siyao Liu ◽  
Zhigang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Singularity Theory ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Dual Relationships ◽  
Edge Type ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Model Surfaces ◽  
Cuspidal Edge ◽  
Theoretical Results

In this paper, as applications of singularity theory, we study the singularities of several worldsheets generated by null Cartan curves in Lorentz–Minkowski space–time. Using the approach of the unfolding theory in singularity theory, we establish the relationships between these worldsheets and invariants such that the cuspidal edge type of singularity and the swallowtail type of singularity can be characterized by these invariants, respectively. Meanwhile, the contact of the tangent curve of a null Cartan curve with some model surfaces are discussed in detail. In addition, we also describe the dual relationships between the tangent curve of a null Cartan curve and these worldsheets. Finally, some concrete examples are provided to explain our theoretical results.

Singularities of worldsheets in spherical space–times

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (18n19) ◽  
pp. 1850114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuening Lian ◽  
Zhigang Wang ◽  
Huilai Li
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Singularity Theory ◽  
Space Time ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Spherical Space ◽  
Geometric Invariant ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Theoretical Frame ◽  
Cuspidal Edge ◽  
Theoretical Results

In this paper, the singularities of the geometry for four classes of worldsheets, which are respectively, located in three-dimensional hyperbolic space and three-dimensional de Sitter space–time are considered. Under the theoretical frame of geometry of space–time and as applications of singularity theory, it is shown that these worldsheets have two classes of singularities, that is, in the local sense, these four classes of worldsheets are, respectively, diffeomorphic to the cuspidal edge and the swallowtail. The first hyperbolic worldsheet and the second hyperbolic worldsheet are [Formula: see text]-dual to the tangent curves of spacelike curves. Moreover, it is also revealed that there is a close relationship between the types of singularities of worldsheets and a geometric invariant [Formula: see text], depending on whether [Formula: see text] or [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], the singularities of these worldsheets can be characterized by the geometric invariant. We provide two explicit examples of worldsheets to illustrate the theoretical results.

On generalized partially null Mannheim curves in Minkowski space-time

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilija Nešović ◽  
Milica Grbović
Keyword(s):  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Minkowski Space Time

scholarly journals A MAXWELL-LIKE FORMULATION OF GRAVITATIONAL THEORY IN MINKOWSKI SPACE–TIME

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (06) ◽  
pp. 1027-1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
EDUARDO A. NOTTE-CUELLO ◽  
WALDYR A. RODRIGUES
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Field ◽  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Gravitational Theory ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Lorentzian Geometry ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Clifford Bundle ◽  
Gauge Fixing

Using the Clifford bundle formalism, a Lagrangian theory of the Yang–Mills type (with a gauge fixing term and an auto interacting term) for the gravitational field in Minkowski space–time is presented. It is shown how two simple hypotheses permit the interpretation of the formalism in terms of effective Lorentzian or teleparallel geometries. In the case of a Lorentzian geometry interpretation of the theory, the field equations are shown to be equivalent to Einstein's equations.

scholarly journals CHARGED PARTICLES AND THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELD IN NONINERTIAL FRAMES OF MINKOWSKI SPACE–TIME II: "APPLICATIONS: ROTATING FRAMES, SAGNAC EFFECT, FARADAY ROTATION, WRAP-UP EFFECT"

2010 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 185-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID ALBA ◽  
LUCA LUSANNA
Keyword(s):  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Faraday Rotation ◽  
Rotating Disk ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Sagnac Effect ◽  
Electro Magnetic Field ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Relativistic Extension ◽  
Rotating Frames ◽  
Electro Magnetic

We apply the theory of noninertial frames in Minkowski space–time, developed in the previous paper, to various relevant physical systems. We give the 3 + 1 description without coordinate singularities of the rotating disk and the Sagnac effect, with added comments on pulsar magnetosphere and on a relativistic extension of the Earth-fixed coordinate system. Then we study properties of Maxwell equations in noninertial frames like the wrap-up effect and the Faraday rotation in astrophysics.

scholarly journals Nature itself in a mirror space–time

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (10) ◽  
pp. 1005-1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasulkhozha S. Sharafiddinov
Keyword(s):  
Dirac Equation ◽  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Classical Solutions ◽  
Left Handed ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Energy And Momentum ◽  
The Right ◽  
Structure Of Matter

The unity of the structure of matter fields with flavor symmetry laws involves that the left-handed neutrino in the field of emission can be converted into a right-handed one and vice versa. These transitions together with classical solutions of the Dirac equation testify in favor of the unidenticality of masses, energies, and momenta of neutrinos of the different components. If we recognize such a difference in masses, energies, and momenta, accepting its ideas about that the left-handed neutrino and the right-handed antineutrino refer to long-lived leptons, and the right-handed neutrino and the left-handed antineutrino are short-lived fermions, we would follow the mathematical logic of the Dirac equation in the presence of the flavor symmetrical mass, energy, and momentum matrices. From their point of view, nature itself separates Minkowski space into left and right spaces concerning a certain middle dynamical line. Thereby, it characterizes any Dirac particle both by left and by right space–time coordinates. It is not excluded therefore that whatever the main purposes each of earlier experiments about sterile neutrinos, namely, about right-handed short-lived neutrinos may serve as the source of facts confirming the existence of a mirror Minkowski space–time.

scholarly journals Generalized Timelike Mannheim Curves in Minkowski Space-Time

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Akyig~it ◽  
S. Ersoy ◽  
İ. Özgür ◽  
M. Tosun
Keyword(s):  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Necessary And Sufficient Conditions ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Mannheim Curve ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Necessary And Sufficient

We give the definition of generalized timelike Mannheim curve in Minkowski space-time . The necessary and sufficient conditions for the generalized timelike Mannheim curve are obtained. We show some characterizations of generalized Mannheim curve.

scholarly journals Hermitian realizations of κ-Minkowski space–time

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (03) ◽  
pp. 1550019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domagoj Kovačević ◽  
Stjepan Meljanac ◽  
Andjelo Samsarov ◽  
Zoran Škoda
Keyword(s):  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Star Product ◽  
Plane Waves ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Star Products ◽  
Systematic Construction ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Noncommutative Plane

General realizations, star products and plane waves for κ-Minkowski space–time are considered. Systematic construction of general Hermitian realization is presented, with special emphasis on noncommutative plane waves and Hermitian star product. Few examples are elaborated and possible physical applications are mentioned.

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