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On stationary metrics in five dimensions

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

It is well-known that the Kerr-metric (rotating black hole in four dimensions) has Petrov type D. We prove a similar property in five dimensions. The Myers-Perry metric (rotating black hole in five dimensions) with one non-zero angular momentum has Petrov type \underline{22}. Conversely, we show that the Myers-Perry solution is unique within a certain restricted class of metrics of Petrov type \underline{22}.

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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0306026,
  title  = {On stationary metrics in five dimensions},
  author = {Pieter-Jan De Smet},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0306026},
  year   = {2007}
}

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8 pages

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