On Mason's rigidity theorem

Following an argument proposed by Mason, we prove that there are no algebraically special asymptotically simple vacuum space-times with a smooth, shear-free, geodesic congruence of principal null directions extending transversally to a cross-section of Scri. Our analysis leaves the door open for esc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chruściel, P, Tod, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007