New definition of quasilocal mass

Robert Bartnik
Phys. Rev. Lett. 62, 2346 – Published 15 May 1989
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Abstract

We give a new definition of a quasilocal mass function in general relativity which is uniquely defined, manifestly non-negative, and increases with increasing domains. This mass function agrees with the Schwarzschild mass for spherically symmetric spacetimes.

  • Received 5 December 1988

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.62.2346

©1989 American Physical Society

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Robert Bartnik

  • Centre for Mathematical Analysis, Australian National University, Canberra Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia

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Vol. 62, Iss. 20 — 15 May 1989

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