ISSN:
1572-9532
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The curvature tensor of space-time can be described most concisely by giving the components of the Weyl and Ricci tensors relative to a complex null tetrad. The Newman-Penrose equations provide a simple and direct algorithm for calculating these components. This paper describes a computer program, written in the symbolic manipulation language CAMAL, which performs this calculation. Comparisons are made with the classical tensorial method of calculation, and some applications are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00759742