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Quaternion wave equations in curved space-timeThe quaternion formulation of relativistic quantum theory is extended to include curvilinear coordinates and curved space-time in order to provide a framework for a unified quantum/gravity theory. Six basic quaternion fields are identified in curved space-time, the four-vector basis quaternions are identified, and the necessary covariant derivatives are obtained. Invariant field equations are derived, and a general invertable coordinate transformation is developed. The results yield a way of writing quaternion wave equations in curvilinear coordinates and curved space-time as well as a natural framework for solving the problem of second quantization for gravity.
Document ID
19750053253
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
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Authors
Edmonds, J. D., Jr.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field; Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: International Journal of Theoretical Physics
Volume: 10
Issue: 2, 19
Subject Category
Theoretical Mathematics
Accession Number
75A37325
Distribution Limits
Public
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