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General solution for flat-space longitudinal momentum

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The momentum constraint of the initial-value problem of general relativity is addressed. The undressed extrinsic curvature of a general compact momentum source is presented in terms of multipole moment integrals.

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  1. Department of Physics, Bucknell University, 17837, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

    Jeffrey M. Bowen

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Bowen, J.M. General solution for flat-space longitudinal momentum. Gen Relat Gravit 14, 1183–1191 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00762642

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