Published December 1977 | Version v1
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The mass-energy of a finite body in general relativity

Creators

  • 1. Kent Univ., Canterbury (UK)

Description

A definition for the energy-momentum tensor of a finite body is given; this utilizes Synge's parallel propagator and an invariant spatial volume element. From this tensor the mass-energy invariant of the body is obtained. A new interpretation of the constant M in Schwarzschild's exterior solution is given. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Gen. Relativ. Gravitation
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
12
Series
Gen. Relativ. Gravitation.
Journal Page Range
975-985

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
9368575
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ENERGY; GENERAL RELATIVITY THEORY; GEODESICS; INVARIANCE PRINCIPLES; LINEAR MOMENTUM; MASS; PROPAGATOR; SCHWARZSCHILD METRIC; STARS; TENSORS
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; METRICS