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On stationary axially symmetric solutions of a scalar-tensor theory of gravitation
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On stationary axially symmetric solutions of a scalar-tensor theory of gravitation

A. S. Alofi and Ragab M. Gad
Astrophysics and space science, Vol.350(2), pp.805-812
01/04/2014

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In this paper we obtain the general axially symmetric space-times in scalar-tensor theory of gravitation proposed by Sáez and Ballester. The only possible solutions of these space-times in this theory are dust solutions. One of the obtained solutions here has a similar considerations to Van Stockum dust solution. A detailed study of geometric and kinematical properties of the obtained solutions are carried out. Furthermore, closed timelike curves are present in these solutions.

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