Comment on ''The space-time line element for static ellipsoidal objects''
Abstract
A recent paper proposes a static ellipsoidal space-time metric that reduces to Schwarzschild. After examining the corrected line element using Maple's Differential geometry package, we find that the Einstein tendor and Ricci scalar are non-zero, and the metric yields non-zero pressures when interpreted as an anisotropic fluid. Thus, it does not represent a vacuum solution. We also checked a cited ellipsoidal metric from the literature and found it likewise fails to satisfy the vacuum Einstein equations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Relativity and Gravitational Theory
Advanced Differential Geometry Research
Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Document type
- Preprint