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Monopole-like spin-3/2 fields on black hole space-times

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A new class of static spin-3/2 excitations on the Majumdar-Papapetrou backgrounds of multi-black hole space-times is exhibited. The Rarita-Schwinger fieldΨ shows line singularities which give rise to magnetic-type charges. Analogies to the Dirac-monopole solutions are discussed.

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Supported by “Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung in Österreich,” Project Nr. P5259, and the “Einstein-Memorial-Foundation.”

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Aichelburg, P.C., Embacher, F. Monopole-like spin-3/2 fields on black hole space-times. Gen Relat Gravit 18, 705–721 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00768635

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