Gravitational Collapse of Gravitational Waves in 3D Numerical Relativity

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1999-04-06

arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9904013v1

Phys.Rev.D61:041501,2000

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

4 pages

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevD.61.041501

We demonstrate that evolutions of three-dimensional, strongly non-linear gravitational waves can be followed in numerical relativity, hence allowing many interesting studies of both fundamental and observational consequences. We study the evolution of time-symmetric, axisymmetric {\it and} non-axisymmetric Brill waves, including waves so strong that they collapse to form black holes under their own self-gravity. The critical amplitude for black hole formation is determined. The gravitational waves emitted in the black hole formation process are compared to those emitted in the head-on collision of two Misner black holes.

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