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Riemann-Christoffel tensor

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A four-valent tensor whose coordinates (components) are defined by the objects $\Gamma_{ij}^{-k}$ of the connection of the space, which are called the Christoffel symbols (cf. Christoffel symbol) of the second kind. A Riemann–Christoffel tensor is also known as a Riemann tensor. See Riemann tensor.

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Riemann–Christoffel tensor. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Riemann%E2%80%93Christoffel_tensor&oldid=22976