Constraints on the structure of naked singularities in classical general relativity

Journal Article · Mon Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-4916(88)90296-5· OSTI ID:5154266

Newman, R P.A.; Joshi, P S

The known examples of naked singularities in general relativity are, in a certain sense, either gravitationally or causally innocuous. A cosmic censorship theorem is formulated and proved to the effect that this behaviour is characteristic of naked singularities in general spacetimes which do not deviate too far from spherical symmetry. copyright 1988 Academic Press, Inc.

• Research Organization: Department of Mathematics, Institute of Advanced Studies, Australian National University, G.P.O. Box 4, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
• OSTI ID: 5154266
• Journal Information: Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States), Vol. 182:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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