The $W$-curvature tensor on relativistic space-times

Abstract

This paper aims to study the $W$-curvature tensor on relativistic space-times. The energy-momentum tensor T of a space-time is semi-symmetric given that the $W$-curvature tensor is semi-symmetric whereas energy-momentum tensor T of a space-time having a divergence free $W$-curvature tensor is of Codazzi type. A space-time having a traceless $W$-curvature tensor is Einstein. A $W$-curvature flat space-time is Einstein. Perfect fluid space-times which admits $W$-curvature tensor are considered.