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Some solutions of Einstein's equations in general relativity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 October 2008

J. J. J. Marek
Affiliation:
University College of Wales, Aberystwyth

Abstract

A new class of axi-symmetric stationary solutions of Einstein's empty space field equations is obtained. Non-existence of solutions of certain other classes is proved.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge Philosophical Society 1968

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