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The positive mass theorem and black holes

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Asymptotic Behavior of Mass and Spacetime Geometry

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Physics ((LNP,volume 202))

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The positive energy theorem for the ADM and Bondi mass is reviewed. This is then extended to spacetimes which contain black holes. Various further generalizations are then briefly outlined.

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  1. Dept. of Physics, Princeton University, 08544, New Jersey

    Malcolm J. Perry

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Francis J. Flaherty

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Perry, M.J. (1984). The positive mass theorem and black holes. In: Flaherty, F.J. (eds) Asymptotic Behavior of Mass and Spacetime Geometry. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 202. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0048065

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