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Initial-Value Problem on Einstein-Rosen Manifolds

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1704020· OSTI ID:4688732
A class of solutions of the time-symmetric initial-vaiue equations for gravitation and electromagnetism is obtained on a two-sheeted manifold containing N Einstein-Rosen bridges. The initial metric tensor and electric field are expressed in terms of a pair of harmonic functions, called metric potentials,'' which are required to be analytic and asymptotically flat and to satisfy certain match-up conditions; these potentials are then determined by applying the method of inversion images. The particular case of two identical Einstein-Rosen bridges is examined in detail, and is shown to correspond to a wormhole in an asymptotically flat (one-sheeted) universe. A charge and renormalized mass are defined for each Einstein-Rosen bridge, as well as an interaction energy (gravitational plus electrostatic potential energy) for the system as a whole. Expressions for these and other physical characteristics are evaluated explicitly in the two-body case.
Research Organization:
Adelphi Coll., Garden City, N.Y.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-031143
OSTI ID:
4688732
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Mathematical Physics Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 4; ISSN JMAPAQ; ISSN 0022-2488
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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