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| In the theory of Lorentzian manifolds, spherically symmetric spacetimes admit a family of nested round spheres. In each of these spheres, every point can be carried to any other by an appropriate rotation about the center of symmetry.
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| There are several different types of coordinate chart which are ''adapted'' to this family of nested spheres, each introducing a different kind of distortion. The best known alternative is the [[Schwarzschild coordinates|Schwarzschild chart]], which correctly represents distances within each sphere, but (in general) distorts radial distances and angles. Another popular choice is the [[isotropic coordinates|isotropic chart]], which correctly represents angles (but in general distorts both radial and transverse distances). A third choice is the '''Gaussian polar chart''', which correctly represents radial distances, but distorts transverse distances and angles. In all three possibilities, the nested geometric spheres are represented by coordinate spheres, so we can say that their ''roundness'' is correctly represented.
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| In a Gaussian polar chart (on a static spherically symmetric spacetime), the [[line element]] takes the form
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| :<math>ds^2 = -f(r)^2 \, dt^2 + dr^2 + g(r)^2 \, \left( d\theta^2 + \sin(\theta)^2 \, d\phi^2 \right), </math> | |
| :<math>-\infty < t < \infty, \, r_0 < r < r_1, \, 0 < \theta < \pi, \, -\pi < \phi < \pi</math>
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| Depending on context, it may be appropriate to regard f, g as undetermined functions of the radial coordinate. Alternatively, we can plug in specific functions (possibly depending on some parameters) to obtain an isotropic coordinate chart on a specific Lorentzian spacetime.
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| ==Applications==
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| Gaussian charts are often less convenient than Schwarzschild or isotropic charts. However, they have found occasional application in the theory of static spherically symmetric perfect fluids.
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| ==See also== | |
| *[[static spacetime]],
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| *[[spherically symmetric spacetime]],
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| *[[static spherically symmetric perfect fluid]]s,
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| *[[Schwarzschild coordinates]],
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| *[[isotropic coordinates]],
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| *[[frame fields in general relativity]], for more about frame fields and coframe fields.
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| {{DEFAULTSORT:Gaussian Polar Coordinates}}
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| [[Category:Coordinate charts in general relativity]]
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| [[Category:Lorentzian manifolds]]
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