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We assume positivity for the function \Omega, since it could be zero at some point and then we have no metric.

Are metrics of the form $dr^2+ \Omega^2 r^2 g_\text{round}$ asymptotically flat?

Let $M = [1,\infty)\times S^2$. Let $\Omega$ be any smooth positive function on $S^2$. Is the metric $dr^2+ \Omega^2 r^2 g_\text{round}$ asymptotically flat (where $g_\text{round}$ is the round metric on $S^2$)? If not, what assumptions do we need on $\Omega$ for the metric to be asymptotically flat?

Any references are really appreciated.

Laithy
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