Einstein tensor (source code)

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The Einstein tensor is
$$
G_{\mu\nu}=R_{\mu\nu}-\frac12Rg_{\mu\nu}.
$$
The contracted Bianchi identity and metric compatibility give
$\nabla^\nu G_{\mu\nu}=0$, ensuring compatibility of the Einstein equations with covariant stress-energy conservation.