The Emergence Machine

Newtoncartan Theory

abstract · Physics · Level 4 · E0

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Emergence definition

Newtoncartan theory is a geometric reformulation of the principles of motion and gravity, seeking to describe the push and pull between objects with mass and their resistance to changes in motion, but a more precise definition is not possible without a clear understanding of gravity.

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Historical origin

Origin word
Newton–Cartan theory
Origin language
English

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Prerequisites

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  • Gravity L3 (requires)
    Geometric reformulation of Newtonian gravity.