Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Theory
Scientific paper
2010-06-30
Phys.Rev.Lett.105:101102,2010
Physics
High Energy Physics
High Energy Physics - Theory
4 pages, 4 figures (replaced with version similar to journal article, and fixed a typo in eq.1)
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevLett.105.101102
We describe the behavior of 5-dimensional black strings, subject to the Gregory-Laflamme instability. Beyond the linear level, the evolving strings exhibit a rich dynamics, where at intermediate stages the horizon can be described as a sequence of 3-dimensional spherical black holes joined by black string segments. These segments are themselves subject to a Gregory-Laflamme instability, resulting in a self-similar cascade, where ever-smaller satellite black holes form connected by ever-thinner string segments. This behavior is akin to satellite formation in low-viscosity fluid streams subject to the Rayleigh-Plateau instability. The simulation results imply that the string segments will reach zero radius in finite asymptotic time, whence the classical space-time terminates in a naked singularity. Since no fine-tuning is required to excite the instability, this constitutes a generic violation of cosmic censorship.
Lehner Luis
Pretorius Frans
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