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Dieter Maison

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arXiv2006

Rotating Einstein-Maxwell-Dilaton Black Holes in D Dimensions

We construct exact charged rotating black holes in Einstein-Maxwell-dilaton theory in $D$ spacetime dimensions, $D \ge 5$, by embedding the $D$ dimensional Myers-Perry solutions in $D+1$ dimensions, and performing a boost with a subsequent Kaluza-Klein reduction. Like the Myers-Perry solutions, these black holes generically possess $N=[(D-1)/2]$ independent angular momenta. We present the global and horizon properties of these black holes, and discuss their domains of existence.

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arXiv2005

Regular solutions to higher order curvature Einstein--Yang-Mills systems in higher dimensions

We study regular, static, spherically symmetric solutions of Yang-Mills theories employing higher order invariants of the field strength coupled to gravity in $d$ dimensions. We consider models with only two such invariants characterised by integers $p$ and $q$. These models depend on one dimensionless parameter $α$ leading to one-parameter families of regular solutions, obtainable by numerical solution of the corresponding boundary value problem. Much emphasis is put on an analytical understanding of the numerical results.

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arXiv2004

Classification of Static, Spherically Symmetric Solutions of the Einstein-Yang-Mills Theory with Positive Cosmological Constant

We give a complete classification of all static, spherically symmetric solutions of the SU(2) Einstein-Yang-Mills theory with a positive cosmological constant. Our classification proceeds in two steps. We first extend solutions of the radial field equations to their maximal interval of existence. In a second step we determine the Carter-Penrose diagrams of all 4-dimensional space-times constructible from such radial pieces. Based on numerical studies we sketch a complete phase space picture of all solutions with a regular origin.

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arXiv2003

Non-Abelian gravitating solitons with negative cosmological constant

Static, spherically symmetric solutions with regular origin are investigated of the Einstein-Yang-Mills theory with a negative cosmological constant $Λ$. A combination of numerical and analytical methods leads to a clear picture of the `moduli space' of the solutions. Some issues discussed in the existing literature on the subject are reconsidered and clarified. In particular the stability of the asymptotically AdS solutions is studied. Like for the Bartnik-McKinnon (BK) solutions obtained for $Λ=0$ there are two different types of instabilities -- `topological' and `gravitational'. Regions with any number of these instabilities are identified in the moduli space. While for BK solutions there is always a non-vanishing equal number of instabilities of both types, this degeneracy is lifted and there exist stable solutions, genuine sphalerons with exactly one unstable mode and so on. The boundaries of these regions are determined.

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arXiv1999

Gravitational Global Monopoles with Horizons

We give arguments for the existence of ``radial excitations'' of gravitational global monopoles with any number of zeros of the Higgs field and present numerical results for solutions with up to two zeros. All these solutions possess a de Sitter like cosmological horizon, outside of which they become singular. In addition we study corresponding static ``hairy'' black hole solutions, representing black holes sitting inside a global monopole core. In particular, we determine their existence domains as a function of their horizon radius rh.

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arXiv1999

Some Remarks on Gravitational Global Monopoles

Using mainly analytical arguments, we derive the exact relation $η_{max}=\sqrt{3/8π}$ for the maximal vacuum value of the Higgs field for static gravitational global monopoles. For this value, the global monopole bifurcates with the de Sitter solution obtained for vanishing Higgs field. In addition, we analyze the stability properties of the solutions.

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arXiv1999

Bogomol'nyi Equations for Einstein-Yang-Mills-Dilaton theory

A static, spherically symmetric and purely magnetic solution of the Einstein-Yang-Mills-Dilaton theory, found previously by numerical integration is shown to obey a system of first order Bogomol'nyi equations. As common for such equations, there is a tight relation to supersymmetry, in the present case to the N=4 gauged SU(2)$\times$SU(2) supergravity of Freedman and Schwarz. Specifically, the dilaton potential of the latter can be avoided by choosing one of the two gauge coupling constants to be imaginary. It is argued that this corresponds to a hitherto unknown N=4 gauged SU(2)$\times$SU(1,1) supergravity in four Euclidean dimensions leading to Bogomol'nyi equations with asymptotically flat solutions.

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arXiv1998

On Nonlinear $σ$-Models arizing in (Super-)Gravity

In a previous paper with Gibbons [CMP 120 (1987) 295] we derived a list of three dimensional symmetric space $σ$-model obtained by dimensional reduction of a class of four dimensional gravity theories with abelian gauge fields and scalars. Here we give a detailed analysis of their group theoretical structure leading to an abstract parametrization in terms of `triangular' group elements. This allows for a uniform treatment of all these models. As an interesting application we give a simple derivation of a `Quadratic Mass Formula' for strictly stationary black holes.

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arXiv1997

Mass inflation inside non-Abelian black holes

The interior geometry of static, spherically symmetric black holes of the Einstein-Yang-Mills-Higgs theory is analyzed. It is found that in contrast to the Abelian case generically no inner (Cauchy) horizon is formed inside non-Abelian black holes. Instead the solutions come close to a Cauchy horizon but then undergo an enormous growth of the mass function, a phenomenon which can be termed `mass inflation' in analogy to what is observed for perturbations of the Reissner-Nordstrøm solution. A significant difference between the theories with and without a Higgs field is observed. Without a Higgs field the YM field induces repeated cycles of massinflation -- taking the form of violent `explosions' -- interrupted by quiescent periods and subsequent approaches to an almost Cauchy horizon. With the Higgs field no such cycles occur. Besides the generic solutions there are non-generic families with a Schwarzschild, Reissner-Nordstrøm and a pseudo Reissner-Nordstrøm type singularity at $r=0$.

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arXiv1997

Mass inflation and chaotic behaviour inside hairy black holes

We analyze the interior geometry of static, spherically symmetric black holes of the Einstein-Yang-Mills-Higgs theory. Generically the solutions exhibit a behaviour that may be described as ``mass inflation'', although with a remarkable difference between the cases with and without a Higgs field. Without Higgs field the YM field induces a kind of cyclic behaviour leading to repeated cycles of mass inflation - taking the form of violent explosions - interrupted by quiescent periods and subsequent approaches to an almost Cauchy horizon. With the Higgs field no such cycles occur. In addition there are non-generic families with a Schwarzschild resp. Reissner-Nordstrøm type singularity at r=0.

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arXiv1995

Non-Universality of Critical Behaviour in Spherically Symmetric Gravitational Collapse

The aim of the present letter is to explain the `critical behaviour' observed in numerical studies of spherically symmetric gravitational collaps of a perfect fluid. A simple expression results for the critical index $γ$ of the black hole mass considered as an order parameter. $γ$ turns out to vary strongly with the parameter $k$ of the assumed equation of state $p=kρ$.

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arXiv1994

Gravitating Monopole Solutions II

We present analytical and numerical results for static, spherically symmetric solutions of the Einstein Yang-Mills Higgs equations corresponding to magnetic monopoles and non-abelian magnetically charged black holes. In the limit of infinite Higgs mass we give an existence proof for these solutions. The stability of the abelian extremal Reissner-Nordstrom black holes is reanalyzed.

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arXiv1994

A Remark on the Instability of the Bartnik-McKinnon Solutions

The aim of the present letter is to critically review the stability of the Bartnik-McKinnon solutions of the Einstein-Yang-Mills theory. The stability question was already studied by several authors, but there seems to be some confusion about the nature and the number of unstable modes. We suggest to distinguish two different kind of instabilities, which we call `gravitational' respectively `sphaleron' instabilities. We claim that the $n^{\rm th}$ Bartnik-McKinnon solution has exactly $2n$ unstable modes, $n$ of either type.

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arXiv1993

Dilatonic Sphalerons and Non-Abelian Black Holes

We discuss properties and interpretation of recently found globally regular and black hole solutions of a Einstein-Yang-Mills-dilaton theory. Talk given at the 15th annual MRST meeting on High Energy Physics, Syracuse University, NY, May 14-15, 1993.

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