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Einstein's field equations are solved with a two-parameter family of classical strings as the source for the gravitational field. The solutions have Kantowski-Sachs symmetry. The singularities of the solutions and the kinematical properties of the string world sheets are discussed.
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Matravers, D.R. Solutions to Einstein's field equations with Kantowski-Sachs symmetry and string dust source. Gen Relat Gravit 20, 279–288 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00759186
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