An exact solution for 2+1 dimensional critical collapse
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2009-10-31 v2
Abstract
We find an exact solution in closed form for the critical collapse of a scalar field with cosmological constant in 2+1 dimensions. This solution agrees with the numerical simulation done by Pretorius and Choptuik of this system.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0008023,
title = {An exact solution for 2+1 dimensional critical collapse},
author = {David Garfinkle},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0008023},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
5 pages, 5 figures, Revtex. New comparison of analytic and numerical solutions beyond the past light cone of the singularity added. Two new references added. Error in equation (21) corrected