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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of the complex-valued coordinates in twistor theory, which maps the geometric objects of conventional 3+1 space-time into geometric objects in a four-dimensional space, twistor space, with metric signature (2,2), a proposed path to a theory of quantum gravity.

   "Holonym: amplituhedron"

Etymology

From twist + -or.

Related phrases

metric signaturequantum gravityspace time

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