Calculate how mass creates a curvature in relativity

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The discussion centers on calculating how mass influences curvature in the context of general relativity, specifically referencing the Einstein Curvature Tensor. The process involves using mass distribution to derive the mass-energy tensor, which subsequently leads to the metric tensor and finally the curvature tensor. These calculations are complex and require a solid understanding of tensor mathematics and general relativity principles.

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Does exist a system to calculate how mass creates a curvature in relativity, and how it creates redshift?
 
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I presume that, since you talk about "curvature in relativity", you are aware of the Einstein Curvature Tensor. One uses the mass distribution to calculate the mass-energy tensor, from that derives the metric tensor, then the Curvature tensor from the metric tensor.

(I'm not claiming anyone of those steps is an easy calculation!)
 

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