Minkowski space en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Hermann Minkowski (1864–1909), a German mathematician and professor.
Meanings
- A four-dimensional real vector space equipped with an inner product of signature (−,+,+,+) or (+,−,−,−), in which special relativity is formulated
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minkowski spaces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
sv Minkowskirum (four-dimensional vector space in which special relativity is formulated) · ja ミンコフスキー空間 (four-dimensional vector space in which special relativity is formulated) · pl przestrzeń Minkowskiego (four-dimensional vector space in which special relativity is formulated)