Abstract
Recent theorems regarding topological censorship are in apparent conflict with simulations of the collapse of rotating matter to form toroidal black holes. The geometry of a temporarily toroidal event horizon is analyzed and shown to be completely consistent with the theorems. A simple flat space model provides insight into the geometry of a toroidal black hole. © 1995 The American Physical Society.
- Received 21 July 1995
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.52.6982
©1995 American Physical Society
