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The use of Generalised Functions and Distributions in General Relativity
Roland Steinbauer, James A. Vickers
In this paper we review the extent to which one can use classical distribution theory in describing solutions of Einstein's equations. We show that there are a number of physically…
gr-qc2002
Geodesics in spacetimes with expanding impulsive gravitational waves
Jiri Podolsky, Roland Steinbauer
We study geodesic motion in expanding spherical impulsive gravitational waves propagating in a Minkowski background. Employing the continuous form of the metric we find and examine…