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Constraints on the structure of naked singularities in classical general relativity

Journal Article · · Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)

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), Journal Name: Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 182:1; ISSN APNYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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