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The Kerr spacetime: A brief introduction

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2008-01-15 v3 Astrophysics High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the Kerr spacetime and rotating black holes, touching on the most common coordinate representations of the spacetime metric and the key features of the geometry -- the presence of horizons and ergospheres. The coverage is by no means complete, and serves chiefly to orient oneself when reading subsequent chapters.

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@article{arxiv.0706.0622,
  title  = {The Kerr spacetime: A brief introduction},
  author = {Matt Visser},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0706.0622},
  year   = {2008}
}
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