Kerr–Schild form of the exact metric for a constantly moving Kerr black hole and null gravitational deflection

Abstract

The exact metric of a moving Kerr black hole with an arbitrary constant velocity is derived in Kerr–Schild coordinates. We then calculate the null equatorial gravitational deflection caused by a radially moving Kerr source up to the second post-Minkowskian order, acting as an application of the weak-field limit of the metric. The bending angle of light is found to be consistent with the result given in the previous works.