On Penrose's `before the big bang' ideas
C. Denson Hill, Pawel Nurowski
TL;DR
This paper explores algebraically special Einstein fields with twisting rays, showing they share key properties with conformal universes as discussed by Roger Penrose, thus linking certain mathematical structures to cosmological models.
Contribution
It identifies a connection between algebraically special Einstein fields with twisting rays and conformal universe properties, providing new insights into Penrose's ideas.
Findings
Algebraically special Einstein fields with twisting rays exhibit properties of conformal universes.
The work links mathematical structures in general relativity to Penrose's cosmological concepts.
Provides a new perspective on the geometric nature of conformal universes.
Abstract
We point out that algebraically special Einstein fields with twisting rays exhibit the basic properties of conformal Universes considered recently by Roger Penrose.
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Taxonomy
TopicsCosmology and Gravitation Theories · Black Holes and Theoretical Physics · Relativity and Gravitational Theory