Black Hole Creation in 2+1 Dimensions
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2008-11-26 v3
Abstract
When two point particles, coupled to three dimensional gravity with a negative cosmological constant, approach each other with a sufficiently large center of mass energy, then a BTZ black hole is created. An explicit solution to the Einstein equations is presented, describing the collapse of two massless particles into a non-rotating black hole. Some general arguments imply that massive particles can be used as well, and the creation of a rotating black hole is also possible.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9809087,
title = {Black Hole Creation in 2+1 Dimensions},
author = {Hans-Juergen Matschull},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9809087},
year = {2008}
}
Comments
LaTeX2e, 33 pages, 8 EPS figures, final version for publication, some minor changes