Published February 1, 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

The global extension of local symmetries in general relativity

Creators

  • 1. Aberdeen Univ. (UK). Dept. of Mathematical Sciences

Description

A theorem is given which states that, under certain conditions, local symmetries (isometries, homotheties, affine collineations and conformal motions) can all be extended to global symmetries on spacetime. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Classical and Quantum Gravity
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
2
Series
Class. Quantum Gravity.
Journal Page Range
157-161
ISSN
0264-9381
CODEN
CQGRD

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
20038264
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ANALYTICAL SOLUTION; GENERAL RELATIVITY THEORY; MATHEMATICAL MANIFOLDS; SPACE-TIME; SYMMETRY; VECTOR FIELDS
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES