Session K7: Classical and Semi-classical Gravity

1:15 PM–3:03 PM, Sunday, April 15, 2007
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront - Grand 8

Sponsoring Unit: GGR
Chair: James Isenberg, University of Oregon

Abstract ID: BAPS.2007.APR.K7.2

Abstract: K7.00002 : Black Hole Rigidity

1:51 PM–2:27 PM

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Author:

  Jim Isenberg
    (University of Oregon)

We show that for arbitrary spacetime dimensions greater than or equal to 3+1, stationary black holes which are analytic solutions of the vacuum Einstein equations must have an extra symmetry (in addition to the assumed stationarity).

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