Numerical evolution of shocks in the interior of Kerr black holes

Curiel, Erik (17. April 2019): Numerical evolution of shocks in the interior of Kerr black holes. In: Physical Review D, Vol. 99, 084033

Abstract

We numerically solve Einstein’s equations coupled to a scalar field in the interior of Kerr black holes. We find shock waves form near the inner horizon. The shocks grow exponentially in amplitude and need not be axisymmetric. Observers who pass through the shocks experience exponentially large tidal forces and are accelerated exponentially close to the speed of light.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Form of publication: Publisher's Version
• Keywords: Kerr black hole; numerical relativity; Cauchy horizon
• Faculties: Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science > Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP); Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science > Chair of Philosophy of Science
• Subjects: 500 Science > 520 Astronomy; 500 Science > 530 Physics
• ISSN: 2470-0010
• Language: English