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The general relativistic kinetic theory including the effect of a stationary gravitational field is applied to the electromagnetic transport processes in conductors. Then it is applied to derive the general relativistic Ohm’s law where the gravitomagnetic terms are incorporated. The total electric charge quantity and charge distribution inside conductors carrying conduction current in some relativistic cases are considered. The general relativistic Ohm’s law is applied to predict new gravitomagnetic and gyroscopic effects which can, in principle, be used to detect the Lense-Thirring and rotational fields.
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Ahmedov, B.J., Ermamatov, M.J. Electrical Conductivity in General Relativity. Found Phys Lett 15, 137–151 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020948024023
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