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Using camal for algebraic computations in general relativity

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CAMAL is a collection of computer algebra systems developed in Cambridge, England for use mainly in theoretical physics. One of these was designed originally for general relativity calculations, although it is often used in other fields. In a recent paper Cohen, Leringe, and Sundblad compared six systems for algebraic computations applied to general relativity available in Stockholm. Here we give similar information for CAMAL, and by using the same tests we add CAMAL to the comparison.

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  1. Department of Computer Studies, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, Leeds, England

    J. P. Fitch

  2. Department of Theoretical Physics, Stockholm University, Vanadisvägen 9, S-113 46, Stockholm, Sweden

    H. I. Cohen

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Fitch, J.P., Cohen, H.I. Using camal for algebraic computations in general relativity. Gen Relat Gravit 11, 411–418 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00759304

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