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The conformal structure of Einstein's field equations

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Friedrich, H. (1986). The conformal structure of Einstein's field equations. In: Barut, A.O., Doebner, H.D. (eds) Conformal Groups and Related Symmetries Physical Results and Mathematical Background. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 261. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3540171630_78

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