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Inexistence of Zeeman's fine topology

Mathematical Physics 2010-03-22 v2 math.MP

Abstract

The family of topologies that induce the Euclidean metric space on every time axis and every space axis exhibits no maximal element when partially ordered by the relation ``finer than'', as demonstrated in this article. One conclusion and two reflections emerge and are addressed herein: Conclusion: a. Zeeman's fine topology [1] and G\"{o}bel's extension to arbitrary spacetimes [2] do not exist. Reflections: a. Both authors' attempts may be classified as type-2 strategies, within the taxonomy of [3]. b. How could these inexistent topologies be used for decades?

Cite

@article{arxiv.0803.3352,
  title  = {Inexistence of Zeeman's fine topology},
  author = {Norberto Sainz},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0803.3352},
  year   = {2010}
}

Comments

Thia paper has been withdrawn by the author because it has been replaced by a new one titled: "Does Zeeman's Fine Topology Exist?

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