On the concept of mass point in general relativity
A.Loinger (Dipartimento di Fisica, Universita' di Milano, Italy)
TL;DR
This paper clarifies the concept of a mass point in general relativity by analyzing Schwarzschild's original solution to Einstein's field equations for a point mass.
Contribution
It provides a precise characterization of mass points in general relativity based on Schwarzschild's original solution, clarifying longstanding conceptual issues.
Findings
Mass point concept derived from Schwarzschild's solution
Clarification of mass point properties in general relativity
Foundational insights into Einstein's field solutions
Abstract
The correct characterization of the concept of mass point in general relativity is a straightforward consequence of the original form of solution given by Schwarzschild to the problem of the Einstein field of a material point.
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Taxonomy
TopicsRelativity and Gravitational Theory · Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications · Cosmology and Gravitation Theories