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Causal structure of left-invariant Lorentz metrics on the group \(M_ 2 \otimes{} R^ 2\) (English)
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25 June 1992
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The Gödel group is the four-dimensional simply connected Lie group \(M\) with Lie algebra defined by the bracket relation: \([e_ 4,e_ 1]=e_ 1\). Taking a Lorentz form at the identity, and spreading it over \(M\) by left translations, \(M\) is turned into a homogeneous Lorentz manifold. The article provides detailed calculations regarding geodesics and Ricci tensor of this manifold. Spacelike and timelike vectors are discussed, as well as geodesic completeness, and causality.
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Gödel group
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four-dimensional simply connected Lie group
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Lie algebra
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Lorentz form
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homogeneous Lorentz manifold
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geodesics
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Ricci tensor
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timelike vectors
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geodesic completeness
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causality
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