Abstract
The possibilities for the (full) holonomy group of a (simply connected) vacuum space-time are calculated. The non-simply connected case is also discussed.
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Hall, G.S. Space-time and holonomy groups. Gen Relat Gravit 27, 567–572 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02105081
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02105081