Generalized exterior forms, geometry and space-time

Authors
Nurowski, P Robinson, DC
Citation
P. Nurowski et Dc. Robinson, Generalized exterior forms, geometry and space-time, CLASS QUANT, 18(14), 2001, pp. L81-L86
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM GRAVITY
ISSN journal
02649381 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
14
Year of publication
2001
Pages
L81 - L86
Database
ISI
SICI code
0264-9381(20010721)18:14<L81:GEFGAS>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
The properties of generalized p-forms, first introduced by Sparling, are di scussed and developed. Generalized Cartan structure equations for generaliz ed affine connections are introduced. A new representation of Einstein's eq uations, using generalized forms, is given.