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The propagation of gravitational waves in a relativistic gas which is in a static gravitational field in the unperturbed state is considered. The group velocity of the transverse gravitational waves and the decrements of collisional and collisionless damping are calculated.
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Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 12, 136–142, December, 1974.
In conclusion, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Prof. D. D. Ivanenko for useful discussion of the research and for valuable critical remarks.
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Ignat'ev, Y.G. Dispersion of gravitational waves in a relativistic gas. Soviet Physics Journal 17, 1749–1753 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00892891
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