A complex variable used in some descriptions of space–time.
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One of Penrose's major breakthroughs was his introduction of twistor theory in an attempt to unite relativity and quantum theory.
Right at the end the reader becomes aware of elaborate setups put in place hundreds of pages back, in anticipation of the spectacular climax - the unveiling of Penrose's best shot at promoting further research into his twistor theory.
The space arises naturally (as the fiber) in twistor space.
Definition of twistor in US English:
twistor
nounˈtwistər
Physics
A complex variable used in some descriptions of space-time.
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Example sentencesExamples
Right at the end the reader becomes aware of elaborate setups put in place hundreds of pages back, in anticipation of the spectacular climax - the unveiling of Penrose's best shot at promoting further research into his twistor theory.
The space arises naturally (as the fiber) in twistor space.
One of Penrose's major breakthroughs was his introduction of twistor theory in an attempt to unite relativity and quantum theory.