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D-dimensional metrics with D-3 symmetries

arXiv:1012.6025 · doi:10.1007/s10773-011-1011-8

Abstract

Hidden symmetry transformations of D-dimensional vacuum metrics with D-3 commuting Killing vectors are studied. We solve directly the Einstein equations in the Maison formulation under additional assumptions. We relate the 4-dimensional Reissner-Nordström solution to a particular case of the 5-dimensional Gross-Perry metric.

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