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Computer algebra in gravity

Christian Heinicke, Friedrich W. Hehl

gr-qcarXiv:gr-qc/0105094

Abstract

We survey the application of computer algebra in the context of gravitational theories. After some general remarks, we show of how to check the second Bianchi-identity by means of the Reduce package Excalc. Subsequently we list some computer algebra systems and packages relevant to applications in gravitational physics. We conclude by presenting a couple of typical examples.

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