Analytic derivation of the map of null rays passing near a naked singularity
Recently the energy emission from a naked singularity forming in spherical dust collapse has been investigated. This radiation is due to particle creation in a curved spacetime. In this discussion, the central role is played by the mapping formula between the incoming and the outgoing null coordinates. For the self-similar model, this mapping formula has been derived analytically. But for the model with C{sup {infinity}} density profile, the mapping formula has been obtained only numerically. In the present paper, we argue that the singular nature of the mapping is determined by the local geometry around the point at which the singularity is first formed. If this is the case, it would be natural to expect that the mapping formula can be derived analytically. In the present paper, we analytically rederive the same mapping formula for the model with C{sup {infinity}} density profile that has been earlier derived using a numerical technique.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 40203144
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review D, Vol. 63, Issue 12; Other Information: DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.63.124021; Othernumber: PRVDAQ000063000012124021000001; 051112PRD; PBD: 15 Jun 2001; ISSN 0556-2821
- Publisher:
- The American Physical Society
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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