Bimetric theory

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Bimetric theory refers to a class of modified theories of gravity in which two metric tensors are used instead of one. Often the second metric is introduced at high energies, with the implication that the speed of light may be energy dependent.

In general relativity, it is assumed that the distance between two points in spacetime is given by the metric tensor. Einstein's field equations are then used to calculate the form of the metric based on the distribution of energy.

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• Relativity

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