Quasi-Local Energy-Momentum and Angular Momentum in General Relativity

Living Rev Relativ. 2009;12(1):4. doi: 10.12942/lrr-2009-4. Epub 2009 Jun 19.

Abstract

The present status of the quasi-local mass, energy-momentum and angular-momentum constructions in general relativity is reviewed. First, the general ideas, concepts, and strategies, as well as the necessary tools to construct and analyze the quasi-local quantities, are recalled. Then, the various specific constructions and their properties (both successes and deficiencies are discussed. Finally, some of the (actual and potential) applications of the quasi-local concepts and specific constructions are briefly mentioned.

Publication types

  • Review