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Null-twist propagation equation

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For an affinely parametrized four-dimensional null geodesic congruence, the screen-projected evolution of the null twist is
kc∇c​ωab​=−θωab​+2σc[a​ωb]​c.
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Consequently zero twist remains zero along every generator on which the optical description remains regular.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2025 / iii / Paper 311 / 2 / b / Solution

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