Toroidal black holes and topological censorship

Stuart L. Shapiro, Saul A. Teukolsky, Jeffrey Winicour

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6982-6987
Number of pages6
JournalPhysical Review D
Volume52
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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