ISSN:
1572-946X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Using a differential geometry approach, we have found two sets of new solutions to Einstein's equation of gravity in the presence of a spherically-symmetrical gravitational background, like the Earth. The transverse and longitudinal components of the metric tensor representing the gravity waves are all soliton solutions, propagating towards the origin of the Earth. If we consider the situation where the static background field is absent, the solutions still remain soliton-like in nature. The difference between our result and Einstein's is attributed to the two approximations taken previously — weak field and ‘harmonic condition’.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00644360
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