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Black-hole uniqueness theorems in Euclidean quantum gravity

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev., D; (United States)

The Euclidean section of the classical Lorentzian black-hole solutions has been used in approximating the functional integral in the Euclidean path-integral approach to quantum gravity. In this paper the claim that classical black-hole uniqueness theorems apply to the Euclidean section is disproved. In particular, it is shown that although a Euclidean version of Israel's theorem does provide a type of uniqueness theorem for the Euclidean Schwarzschild solution, a Euclidean version of Robinson's theorem does not allow one to form conclusions about the uniqueness of the Euclidean Kerr solution. Despite the failure of uniqueness theorems, ''no-hair'' theorems are shown to exist. Implications are discussed. A precise mathematical statement of the Euclidean black-hole uniqueness conjecture is made and the proof, left as an unsolved problem in Riemannian geometry.

Research Organization:
Institute for Advanced Study, School of Natural Sciences, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
OSTI ID:
5003895
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev., D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., D; (United States) Vol. 22:8; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English