
pmc: PMC5256112 , PMC5253797
arXiv: gr-qc/0001008
This article is a guide to the literature on existence theorems for the Einstein equations which also draws attention to open problems in the field. The local in time Cauchy problem, which is relatively well understood, is treated first. Next global results for solutions with symmetry are discussed. A selection of results from Newtonian theory and special relativity which offer useful comparisons is presented. This is followed by a survey of global results in the case of small data and results on constructing spacetimes with given singularity structure. The article ends with some miscellaneous topics connected with the main theme.
35 pages. To appear in Living Reviews in Relativity
Cauchy problem, Special relativity, Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous), special relativity, Newtonian theory, FOS: Physical sciences, Exact solutions to problems in general relativity and gravitational theory, Review Article, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology (gr-qc), Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to relativity and gravitational theory, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology, singularity structure, Einstein's equations (general structure, canonical formalism, Cauchy problems), Atomic physics. Constitution and properties of matter, Einstein equation, existence theorem, Space-time singularities, cosmic censorship, etc., QC170-197
Cauchy problem, Special relativity, Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous), special relativity, Newtonian theory, FOS: Physical sciences, Exact solutions to problems in general relativity and gravitational theory, Review Article, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology (gr-qc), Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to relativity and gravitational theory, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology, singularity structure, Einstein's equations (general structure, canonical formalism, Cauchy problems), Atomic physics. Constitution and properties of matter, Einstein equation, existence theorem, Space-time singularities, cosmic censorship, etc., QC170-197
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