Complex Kerr geometry and nonstationary Kerr solutions

Alexander Burinskii
Phys. Rev. D 67, 124024 – Published 24 June 2003
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Abstract

In the frame of the Kerr-Schild approach, we consider the complex structure of Kerr geometry which is determined by a complex world line of a complex source. The real Kerr geometry is represented as a real slice of this complex structure. The Kerr geometry is generalized to the nonstationary case when the current geometry is determined by a retarded time and is defined by a retarded-time construction via a given complex world line of source. A general exact solution corresponding to arbitrary motion of a spinning source is obtained. The acceleration of the source is accompanied by a lightlike radiation along the principal null congruence. It generalizes to the rotating case, the known Kinnersley class of “photon rocket” solutions.

  • Received 5 January 2003

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.67.124024

©2003 American Physical Society

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Alexander Burinskii

  • Gravity Research Group, NSI Russian Academy of Sciences, B. Tulskaya 52, 115191 Moscow, Russia

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Vol. 67, Iss. 12 — 15 June 2003

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