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The quality factor of approximate solutions of Einstein's equations

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I define the quality factor of arbitrary metrics to be used as a measure of their approximation to a solution of Einstein's vacuum equations.

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  1. Laboratoire de Physique Théorique 11, Institut H. Poincaré, Rue P. et M. Curie, 75231, Paris Cedex 05

    Lluis Bel

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Bel, L. The quality factor of approximate solutions of Einstein's equations. Gen Relat Gravit 19, 1127–1130 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00759148

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