Classification of Second Order Symmetric Tensors in 5-Dimensional Kaluza-Klein-Type Theories
arXiv:gr-qc/9506031 · doi:10.1063/1.531013
Abstract
An algebraic classification of second order symmetric tensors in 5-dimensional Kaluza-Klein-type Lorentzian spaces is presented by using Jordan matrices. We show that the possible Segre types are $[1,1111]$, [2111], [311], [z,\bar{z},111], and the degeneracies thereof. A set of canonical forms for each Segre type is found. The possible continuous groups of symmetry for each canonical form are also studied.
22 pages, To appear in J. Math. Phys 36 (1995)