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Bimetric General Relativity Theory

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Cosmology and Gravitation

Part of the book series: NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series ((NSSB,volume 58))

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The Einstein general theory of relativity is the most beautiful structure in all of theoretical physics. It has been remarkably successful in describing gravitational phenomena. It has provided a basis for constructing models of the universe. It has also provided a conceptual framework for discussing large-scale phenomena in general.

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Rosen, N. (1980). Bimetric General Relativity Theory. In: Bergmann, P.G., De Sabbata, V. (eds) Cosmology and Gravitation. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 58. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3123-0_18

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