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Flux-variational formulation of relativistic perfect fluids

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2018-03-26 v1

Abstract

We give a variational formulation of perfect fluids on a general pseudoriemannian manifold by variating tangent fields according the flux produced by them. In this approach no constraints are needed. As a result, Euler and continuity equations are obtained quite directly.

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@article{arxiv.1803.08854,
  title  = {Flux-variational formulation of relativistic perfect fluids},
  author = {Ricardo Alonso-Blanco and Jesús Muñoz-Díaz},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1803.08854},
  year   = {2018}
}