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Generalization of the Gross-Perry Metrics

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A class of SO(n+1) symmetric solutions of the (N+n+1)-dimensional Einstein equations is found. It contains 5-dimensional metrics of Gross and Perry and Millward.

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Jakimowicz, M., Tafel, J. Generalization of the Gross-Perry Metrics. Int J Theor Phys 48, 2876–2883 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10773-009-0078-y

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