four-dimensional generalization of three-dimensional divergence
where is an arbitrary four-vector
Note 1 to entry: Four-divergence is useful in STR. In general theory of relativity (GTR) for non-flat space-time, a more sophisticated method is used.
Note 2 to entry: The four-divergence of a tensor quantity of order is a scalar product of four-nabla and that quantity: yielding a tensor quantity of order .
Note 3 to entry: In the International System of Quantities, the dimension of four-divergence is .
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