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A minimal interpretation of general relativistic spacetime geometry

Heinz-Jürgen Schmidt

pp. 71-82

Abstract

A mathematical theory usually admits of various equivalent formulations. It is not only possible to choose different sets of axioms but also the decision of what is considered as a basic concept and what as a derived one is, to some extent, optional.

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Published in:

Majer Ulrich, Schmidt Heinz-Jürgen (1995) Reflections on spacetime: foundations, philosophy, history. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 71-82

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-2872-0_4

Full citation:

Schmidt Heinz-Jürgen (1995) „A minimal interpretation of general relativistic spacetime geometry“, In: U. Majer & H.-J. Schmidt (eds.), Reflections on spacetime, Dordrecht, Springer, 71–82.