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In addition to the Kerr metric with cosmological constant Λ several other metrics are presented giving a Kerr-like solution of Einstein’s equations in the background of deSitter universe. A new metric of what may be termed as rotating deSitter space-time—a space-time devoid of matter but containing null fluid with twisting null rays, has been presented. This metric reduces to the standard deSitter metric when the twist in the rays vanishes. Kerr metric in this background is the immediate generalization of Schwarzschild’s exterior metric with cosmological constant.
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Vaidya, P.C. Kerr metric in the deSitter background. Pramana - J Phys 22, 151–158 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02846369
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02846369