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Diagonalization of pp-waves

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

A coordinate transformation is found which diagonalizes the axisymmetric pp-waves. Its effect upon concrete solutions, including impulsive and shock waves, is discussed.

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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9705055,
  title  = {Diagonalization of pp-waves},
  author = {B. V. Ivanov},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9705055},
  year   = {2007}
}

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11 pages, LaTeX