Quasi-regular singularities based on null planes (Q1090952)

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    Quasi-regular singularities based on null planes (English)
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    We examine quasi-regular singularities that take the form of invariant two-dimensional null planes in Minkowski space-time, thus extending earlier studies of ''conical'' singularities based on timelike and spacelike planes. The result is described in terms of a deficit parameter. We also examine the form of the Riemann curvature tensor at the singularity.
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    quasi-regular singularities
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    Riemann curvature tensor
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