Quantum Electrodynamical Effects in Kerr-Newmann Geometries

Thibaut Damour and Remo Ruffini
Phys. Rev. Lett. 35, 463 – Published 18 August 1975
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Abstract

Following the classical approach of Sauter, of Heisenberg and Euler and of Schwinger the process of vacuum polarization in the field of a "bare" Kerr-Newman geometry is studied. The value of the critical strength of the electromagnetic fields is given together with an analysis of the feedback of the discharge on the geometry. The relevance of this analysis for current astrophysical observations is mentioned.

  • Received 13 January 1975

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.35.463

©1975 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Thibaut Damour*

  • Joseph Henry Physical Laboratories, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Remo Ruffini

  • Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

  • *Jane Eliza Procter Fellow.
  • Alfred P. Sloan Fellow.

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Vol. 35, Iss. 7 — 18 August 1975

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