General-relativistic nonlinear field: A kink solution in a generalized geometry

Journal Article · Wed Nov 15 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Phys. Rev., D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.18.3529· OSTI ID:6499824

Kodama, T

A time-independent spherically symmetric solution of general-relativistic nonlinear field equations is obtained. It is shown that the nonlinear negative-energy scalar field has a localized solution with a positive mass. Wheeler's wormhole-type geometry is generated by the field. It can be regarded as a three-dimensional extension of the usual kink solution on the generalized spatial topology, connecting the two vacuum states from one asymptotically flat space to the other through the Rosen-Einstein bridge. The solution is shown to be completely singularity-free.

• Research Organization: Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Fisicas, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
• OSTI ID: 6499824
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev., D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., D; (United States) Vol. 18:10; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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