Abstract
We present general-relativistic solutions of self-similar spherical collapse of an adiabatic perfect fluid. We show that if the equation of state is soft enough (Γ-1≪1), a naked singularity forms. The singularity resembles the shell-focusing naked singularities that arise in dust collapse. This solution increases significantly the range of matter fields that should be ruled out in order that the cosmic-censorship hypothesis will hold.
- Received 22 April 1987
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.59.2137
©1987 American Physical Society
