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SetCurvatureRelations

SetCurvatureRelations[cd]
sets the automatic curvature relations for the covariant derivative cd.
  • The curvature relations are replacement rules that send contractions of the Riemann tensor to the Ricci tensor or Ricci scalar.
  • The curvature relations are usually set during the definition of a covariant derivative or metric through the option CurvatureRelations.
  • The following options can be given:
VerboseTruedisplay extra information on whether the rules are cleared or not
  • Possible settings for Verbose include:
Falsedon't display any extra information
Truedisplay extra information
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