 Buchdahl's theorem (source code)

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= Buchdahl's theorem
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Buchdahl's theorem gives $2M/R\leq8/9$ for a static spherical perfect-fluid star whose density is nonincreasing outwards, subject to its regularity assumptions. Equality would require divergent central pressure, so every regular such star satisfies $M/R<4/9$.

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