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Metric tensor calculation tool? [duplicate]

The Einstein field equations are $G_{\mu\nu}+\Lambda g_{\mu\nu}=\kappa T_{\mu\nu}$ which would be easy enough to solve if not for all of the nonlinear dependencies on $g$ that the Einstein tensor $G$ ...
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How to use Python to get mathematical expressions in General Relativity [duplicate]

I'd like to get the metric tensor that describes a non-rotating, uncharged, perfectly spherical black hole whose radius grows with time (it gains mass). For now, I have: $g_{\mu\nu}=\begin{pmatrix} -c^...
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Numerical package for backreaction in general relativity

I am looking for numerical packages (Python/Matlab or some common languages) that can simulate the backreaction of the matter on the Kerr black hole geometry: i.e. assume I have a given initial ...
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Software for calculating perturbation effects in general relativity

I need to evaluate the Einstein tensor/ Ricci tensor and others in a perturbed metric. Suppose my metric is $g_{ab} =\eta_{ab} +h_{ab}$, where $\eta$ is the Minkowski metric, and $h$ is a small ...
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Mathematical software for calculating Christoffel symbols, curvature, etc [duplicate]

I'm looking for a Mathematical software that can do the following: I put in a metric (some kind of a two-dimensional matrix), and the software calculates Christoffel symbols, Ricci curvatures, ...
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Tensor manipulation software [duplicate]

Does anyone know of any free tensor manipulation software for use in General relativity? e.g GR tensor (this includes software that needs programs such as mathematica or matlab to use)
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Visualising General Relativity [closed]

I've recently found myself with copies of both Maple and Mathematica and I'm looking to use it to study relativity and hopefully the field equations of GR. I mainly study general relativity but I've ...
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Do anyone know a good software that where I can easily find the metric from the stress-energy tensor? [duplicate]

I'm using SageMath but the obtainment of the metric from the stress-energy tensor is not trivial, i.e., it is not implemented in a predefined function. Do anyone know a good software that where I can ...
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General Relativity visualization software

As I am approaching the study GR, I was wondering if there are softwares that allow a quick visualization of custom metrics, curvature, and particle motion even in the limited context of 2D space. ...
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Open source computer algebra systems for general relativity

I would like to use an open source computer algebra system (CAS) for research in general relativity. Kindly suggest a good choice between Ipython and Sage. I am more interested in the theoretical ...