Geometrical optics in general relativity
General Physics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
General relativity includes geometrical optics. This basic fact has relevant consequences that concern the physical meaning of the discontinuity surfaces propagated in the gravitational field - as it was first emphasized by Levi-Civita.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0609161,
title = {Geometrical optics in general relativity},
author = {A. Loinger},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0609161},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
6 pages, LaTeX, to be published on Spacetime & Substance