Boyer–Lindquist coordinates
generalization of the coordinates used for the metric of a Schwarzschild black hole that can be used to express the metric of a Kerr black hole
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Boyer–Lindquist coordinates
Summary
Boyer–Lindquist coordinates is a coordinate system[1]. It draws 55 Wikipedia views per month (coordinate_system category, ranking #8 of 13).[2]
Key Facts
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's instance of is recorded as coordinate system[3].
- Robert H. Boyer is named after Boyer–Lindquist coordinates[4].
- Richard W. Lindquist is named after Boyer–Lindquist coordinates[5].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/07qq1t[6].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's defining formula is recorded as \begin{aligned}\mathrm ds^2&=-\frac\Delta\Sigma\left(\mathrm dt-a\sin^2\theta\,\mathrm d\phi\right)^2+\frac{\sin^2\theta}\Sigma\left(\left(r^2+a^2\right)\,\mathrm d\phi -a\,\mathrm dt\right)^2+\frac\Sigma\Delta\mathrm dr^2+\Sigma\,\mathrm d\theta ^2\\Delta(r)&=r^2-2Mr+a^2+q^2\\Sigma(r,\theta)&=r^2+a^2\cos ^2\theta\end{aligned}[7].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's World of Physics ID is recorded as Boyer-LindquistCoordinates[8].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 2779994207[9].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's in defining formula is recorded as \phi[10].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's in defining formula is recorded as r[11].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's in defining formula is recorded as \theta[12].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's in defining formula is recorded as t[13].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's in defining formula is recorded as q[14].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's in defining formula is recorded as \mathrm ds[15].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's in defining formula is recorded as M[16].
- Boyer–Lindquist coordinates's in defining formula is recorded as aM[17].
Why It Matters
Boyer–Lindquist coordinates draws 55 Wikipedia views per month (coordinate_system category, ranking #8 of 13).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]