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Minkowski space


Minkowski spacetime
A finite-dimensional vector space, especially a four-dimensional one, together with an indefinite inner product with one positive or timelike direction and many negative or spacelike directions. In particular, it describes ordinary spacetime in the special theory of relativity. It is named after Hermann Minkowski.


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