Including spin in the Raychaudhuri equation

The Raychaudhuri equation for a spin fluid matter content is developed. The equation is applied to the behavior of an irrotational, unaccelerated fluid. The development of singularities in the expansion is studied for constant spin densities.

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Published in:Journal of mathematical physics 1991-02, Vol.32 (2), p.485-487
Main Authors: Fennelly, A. J., Krisch, Jean P., Ray, John R., Smalley, Larry L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
General relativity and gravitation
Physics
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Summary:The Raychaudhuri equation for a spin fluid matter content is developed. The equation is applied to the behavior of an irrotational, unaccelerated fluid. The development of singularities in the expansion is studied for constant spin densities.
ISSN:0022-2488
1089-7658
DOI:10.1063/1.529439