Naked singularities and the hoop conjecture: An analytic exploration

Journal Article · Tue Nov 15 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.38.2972· OSTI ID:6643376

Nakamura, T; Shapiro, S L; Teukolsky, S A

The formation of a naked singularity during the collapse of a finite object would pose a serious difficulty for the theory of general relativity. The hoop conjecture suggests that this possibility will never happen provided the object is sufficiently compact (approx.

• Research Organization: Center for Radiophysics and Space Research, and Departments of Astronomy and Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
• OSTI ID: 6643376
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 38:10; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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