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Gravitational waves: a foundational review

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2015-05-28 v3 High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

The standard linear approach to the gravitational waves theory is critically reviewed. Contrary to the prevalent understanding, it is pointed out that this theory contains many conceptual and technical obscure issues that require further analysis.

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@article{arxiv.1305.0777,
  title  = {Gravitational waves: a foundational review},
  author = {J. G. Pereira},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1305.0777},
  year   = {2015}
}

Comments

This manuscript is a (revised and updated) compilation of the results published in arXiv:0709.1603 and arXiv:0809.2911, and is intended as an arXiv paper. V3: presentation changes aiming at clarifying the discussion

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