Abstract
The algebraic programming system FORMAC is used to extend asymptotic solutions of the Newman-Penrose equations. The expansions are then applied to metrics with geodesic rays and to the Newman-Penrose conserved terms. It is shown how the expansion may prove useful in finding new solutions to the field equations.
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Unti, T.W.J. Note on asymptotically flat empty spaces. Gen Relat Gravit 3, 43–58 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755921
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