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Minicompact objects according to the bimetric theory of gravitation

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It is shown that, similarly to general relativity, the bimetric theory of gravitation predicts the formation of primordial minicompact objects. Contrary to general relativity, however, it predicts that such objects are stable. Observational consequences are discussed.

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  1. Department of Physics, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

    D. Falik & R. Opher

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Falik, D., Opher, R. Minicompact objects according to the bimetric theory of gravitation. Gen Relat Gravit 10, 227–230 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00759857

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