Static Solutions of Einstein's Field Equations for Spheres of Fluid

TLDR

The study develops a method to solve Einstein's field equations for static fluid spheres, yielding explicit solutions in terms of known analytic functions. The method applies these equations to static fluid spheres, producing explicit solutions expressed via known analytic functions. Several new solutions were obtained, and the properties of three of them were examined in detail. See the accompanying article by Professor Oppenheimer and Mr.

Abstract

A method is developed for treating Einstein's field equations, applied to static spheres of fluid, in such a manner as to provide explicit solutions in terms of known analytic functions. A number of new solutions are thus obtained, and the properties of three of the new solutions are examined in detail. It is hoped that the investigation may be of some help in connection with studies of stellar structure. (See the accompanying article by Professor Oppenheimer and Mr. Volkoff.)