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Global algebras of nonlinear generalized functions with applications in general relativity

Functional Analysis 2014-07-01 v2 Mathematical Physics math.MP

Abstract

We give an overview of the development of algebras of generalized functions in the sense of Colombeau and recent advances concerning diffeomorphism invariant global algebras of generalized functions and tensor fields. We furthermore provide a survey on possible applications in general relativity in light of the limitations of distribution theory.

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@article{arxiv.1309.1451,
  title  = {Global algebras of nonlinear generalized functions with applications in general relativity},
  author = {Eduard A. Nigsch and Clemens Sämann},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1309.1451},
  year   = {2014}
}