Abstract
We propose a hoop conjecture in the presence of a positive cosmological constant Λ: when an apparent horizon forms in a gravitational collapse, the matter must be sufficiently compactified such that the circumference scrC satisfies the condition scrC4πM4πMcrit, where M is the Abbott-Deser mass of the collapsed body and Mcrit=1/3 Λ. To confirm our conjecture, we investigate two cases: (1) initial data of a prolate or oblate dust spheroid, and (2) the Kastor-Traschen spacetime which describes a black hole collision with Λ. We also discuss a relation between the hoop conjecture and an appearance of a naked singularity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4903-4913 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Physical Review D |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1994 Jan 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)