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Kruskal-like representation of the de Sitter metric

Journal Article · · J. Math. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.526018· OSTI ID:6619166
A new representation of the de Sitter metric is proposed, which is analogous to Kruskal's coordinates for the Schwarzschild metric. The counterpart of Wheeler's tortoise coordinate is also discussed.
Research Organization:
Department of Physics, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York 12222
OSTI ID:
6619166
Journal Information:
J. Math. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Math. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 25:10; ISSN JMAPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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