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Some pure radiation filds in general relativity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 February 2009

R. P. Akabari
Affiliation:
Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380009, India
U. K. Dave
Affiliation:
Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380009, India
L. K. Patel
Affiliation:
Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380009, India
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A Demianski-type metric investigated in connection with Einstein's field equations corresponding to pure radiation fields. With aid of complex vectorical formalism, a general solution of these fiel equations is obtained. The solution is algebraically spcial. A particular case of the solution is considered which includes many known solutions; among them are the raiationg versions of some of Kinnersley's solutions.

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Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 1980

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