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spacetime

/ˈspeɪsˌtaɪm/

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noun

Raumzeit

The four-dimensional continuum of the three spatial dimensions plus time.

Examples :

"Einstein's theory of relativity shows us that gravity affects not just space, but the very fabric of spacetime, causing it to bend and warp. "

Einsteins Relativitätstheorie zeigt uns, dass die Schwerkraft nicht nur den Raum beeinflusst, sondern auch die Raumzeit selbst, wodurch sie sich krümmt und verformt.

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noun

Raumzeit

An n-dimensional continuum consisting of dimensions of both space and time. Normally spacetime is considered as having 4 dimensions (x, y, z, t), but higher-dimensional spacetimes are often encountered in theoretical physics, e.g. the 5-dimensional spacetime of Kaluza-Klein theory or the 11 dimensions of spacetime in M-theory.

Examples :

"Scientists study spacetime to understand how gravity affects the universe. "

Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Raumzeit, um zu verstehen, wie die Schwerkraft das Universum beeinflusst.

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noun

Raumzeitregion

A specific region of the universe with mathematically different properties than the surrounding spacetime. Synonymous with "metric" within the context of general relativity.

Examples :

"Scientists study how gravity warps spacetime around black holes. "

Wissenschaftler untersuchen, wie die Schwerkraft die Raumzeit um Schwarze Löcher verformt.

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