Published 1974 | Version v1
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A generalized Kerr-Schild solution of Einstein's equations

Creators

  • 1. International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste (Italy)

Description

Abstract A very general exact solution of Einstein's equation R ik = σξ i ξ k , is given in terms of the Kerr-Schild metric, g ik = η ij + Hξ i ξ k , where ξ i is a shearfree geodetic null congruence. The Kerr-Schild solution for R ik = 0 is derived as a particular case.

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DOI
10.1017/s030500410004860x;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society
Journal Volume
75
Journal Issue
3
Series
Proc. Camb. Philos. Soc.
Journal Page Range
383-390
ISSN
0305-0041

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
5131083
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ANALYTICAL SOLUTION; EINSTEIN FIELD EQUATIONS; KERR FIELD; METRICS; MINKOWSKI SPACE; SPACE-TIME
Descriptors DEC
EQUATIONS; FIELD EQUATIONS; MATHEMATICAL SPACE; SPACE

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