The nature of spacetime singularities
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2016-11-23 v1
Abstract
Present knowledge about the nature of spacetime singularities in the context of classical general relativity is surveyed. The status of the BKL picture of cosmological singularities and its relevance to the cosmic censorship hypothesis are discussed. It is shown how insights on cosmic censorship also arise in connection with the idea of weak null singularities inside black holes. Other topics covered include matter singularities and critical collapse. Remarks are made on possible future directions in research on spacetime singularities.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0503112,
title = {The nature of spacetime singularities},
author = {Alan D. Rendall},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0503112},
year = {2016}
}
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Submitted to 100 Years of Relativity - Space-Time Structure: Einstein and Beyond, A. Ashtekar (ed.)