# Equivalent Forms of Dirac Equations in Curved Space-times and Generalized de Broglie Relations

@article{Arminjon2013EquivalentFO,
title={Equivalent Forms of Dirac Equations in Curved Space-times and Generalized de Broglie Relations},
author={Mayeul Arminjon and Frank Reifler},
journal={Brazilian Journal of Physics},
year={2013},
volume={43},
pages={64-77}
}
• Published 16 March 2011
• Physics, Mathematics
• Brazilian Journal of Physics
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