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String dust solutions of the Einstein field equations with spherical or static cylindrical symmetry

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The Einstein field equations are solved assuming spherical or static cylindrical symmetry and a string dust source. All solutions which may be matched onr =a to an external vacuum solution having the same symmetry are found.

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  1. J. M. Nevin

    Present address: Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, University of Natal, P.O.Box 375, 3200, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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  1. Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Cape Town, 7700, Rondebosch, South Africa

    J. M. Nevin

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Nevin, J.M. String dust solutions of the Einstein field equations with spherical or static cylindrical symmetry. Gen Relat Gravit 23, 253–260 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00762288

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