Strengths of singularities in spherical symmetry

Brien C. Nolan
Phys. Rev. D 60, 024014 – Published 15 June 1999
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Abstract

Covariant equations characterizing the strength of a singularity in spherical symmetry are derived and several models are investigated. The difference between central and non-central singularities is emphasized. A slight modification to the definition of singularity strength is suggested. The gravitational weakness of shell crossing singularities in collapsing spherical dust is proven for timelike geodesics, closing a gap in the proof.

  • Received 10 February 1999

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.60.024014

©1999 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Brien C. Nolan*

  • School of Mathematical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland

  • *Email address: nolanb@ccmail.dcu.ie

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Vol. 60, Iss. 2 — 15 July 1999

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