We review the main ideas of the two dimensional Sen geometry and apply these concepts i. in finding the `most natural' quasi-local energy-momentum, ii. in characterizing the zero energy-momentum and zero mass configurations and iii. in finding the quasi-local radiative modes of general relativity.
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Szabados, László. Quasi-local energy-momentum and the Sen geometry of two-surfaces. Banach Center Publications, Tome 38 (1997) pp. 205-219. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/bwmeta1.element.bwnjournal-article-bcpv41z1p205bwm/
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