Cylindrical general relativistic collapse

Tsvi Piran*

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Abstract

This paper presents results of a numerical study of general relativistic gravitational collapse of infinite cylinders and discusses their implication for possible astrophysical collapse. It is found that almost no gravitational waves are generated during the initial infall period. However, up to 65% of the rest-mass energy is emitted in the form of gravitational waves during the bounce and subsequent oscillations of the cylinder.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1085-1088
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume41
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - 1978
Externally publishedYes

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