Abstract

If the propagation vector of an electromagnetic null field is proportional to a gradient, then the metric tensor can be expressed in terms of only four unknown functions. In the present analysis, it is assumed that the divergence of this vector does not vanish. It is shown that the field equations reduce to a single partial differential equation. Particular solutions which represent electromagnetic and purely gravitational waves are given.

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