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Junction Conditions of Friedmann-Robertson-Walker Space-Times

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2010-11-01 v2

Abstract

We complete a classification of junctions of two Friedmann-Robertson-Walker space-times bounded by a spherical thin wall. Our analysis covers super-horizon bubbles and thus complements the previous work of Berezin, Kuzumin and Tkachev. Contrary to sub-horizon bubbles, various topology types for super-horizon bubbles are possible, regardless of the sign of the extrinsic curvature. We also derive a formula for the peculiar velocity of a domain wall for all types of junction.

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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9311024,
  title  = {Junction Conditions of Friedmann-Robertson-Walker Space-Times},
  author = {Nobuyuki Sakai and Kei-ichi Maeda},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9311024},
  year   = {2010}
}

Comments

7 pages, LaTeX, figures are not included (available on request by regular mail), WU-AP/31/93