Gravitational collapse on the brane: a no-go theorem

M. Bruni*, C. Germani, R. Maartens

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Abstract

We investigate how braneworld gravity affects gravitational collapse and black hole formation by studying Oppenheimer-Snyder–like collapse on a Randall-Sundrum–type brane. Without making any assumptions about the bulk, we prove a no-go theorem: the exterior spacetime on the brane cannot be static, which is in stark contrast with general relativity. We also consider the role of Kaluza-Klein energy density in collapse, using a toy model.
Original languageEnglish
Article number231302
Pages (from-to)231302
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume87
Issue number23
Early online date13 Nov 2001
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Dec 2001

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