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An Overview of Bartnik's Quasi-Local Mass

Differential Geometry 2024-01-11 v1 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

This article provides a concise introduction to Bartnik's quasi-local mass, and surveys a selection of results pertaining to the understanding of it. The aim is to serve as both an entry point to the topic, and a quick reference of results for those already familiar with it.

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@article{arxiv.2401.05128,
  title  = {An Overview of Bartnik's Quasi-Local Mass},
  author = {Stephen McCormick},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2401.05128},
  year   = {2024}
}

Comments

33 Pages. Introductory overview of the topic. To appear in BPAM. Dedicated to the memory of Robert Bartnik