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Torsion correction to the Dirac square (∇T2​=∇T2​−21​γμνTρμν​∇ρT​+81​γμνRμνabT​γab)

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For a metric-compatible connection with torsion tensor Tρμν​=Γμνρ​−Γνμρ​, expand the square using Clifford multiplication and the full affine second derivative. Its antisymmetric part is spin curvature minus Tρμν​∇ρ​. This gives the displayed formula. The curvature need not have the torsion-free pair symmetry or first Bianchi identity, so its Clifford contraction need not reduce to a scalar −R/4. General torsion produces additional first-order and nonscalar curvature couplings.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2009 / iii / Paper 60 / 2 / Solution

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