(mathematics, physics) Any of the complex-valued coordinates in twistor theory, which maps the geometric objects of conventional 3+1 space-time into geometric objects in a four-dimensional space, twistor space, with metric signature (2,2), a proposed path to a theory of quantum gravity.

plural of twistor

(physics) Of, pertaining to or containing twistors

(mathematics) A mathematician who specializes in twistor theory.

(slang, rare, derogatory) One who twists history to promote an agenda.

plural of twistorian