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Space-times with covariant-constant energy-momentum tensor

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It is shown that a general relativistic space-time with covariant-constant energy-momentum tensor is Ricci symmetric. Two particular types of such general relativistic space-times are considered and the nature of each is determined.

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  1. Department of Pure Mathematics, Calcutta University, 700 012, Calcutta, India

    M. C. Chaki

  2. Department of Physics, St. Xavier's College, 700 016, Calcutta, India

    Sarbari Ray

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Chaki, M.C., Ray, S. Space-times with covariant-constant energy-momentum tensor. Int J Theor Phys 35, 1027–1032 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02302387

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