Title

Defining spacetime

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Astrophysics and Space Science

Publication Date

1-1-1996

Abstract

It has become apparent that our intuitive notions of space and time are inadequate for developing a theory of quantum gravity. It is perhaps worthwhile to understand where our macroscopically-developed spatial instinct is implicit in the concept of manifold, and to consider alternative methods for defining (vis-a-vis explicating) space and time. A simple example for generating a topos over a fundamental set is provided to illustrate the potential basis of such a definition.

Volume

244

Issue

1-2

First Page

371

Last Page

374

DOI

10.1007/BF00642307

ISSN

0004640X

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