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J. Tafel

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New solutions of initial conditions in general relativity

We find new classes of exact solutions of the initial momentum constraint for vacuum Einstein's equations. Considered data are either invariant under a continuous symmetry or they are assumed to have the exterior curvature tensor of a simple form. In general the mean curvature $H$ is non-constant and $g$ is not conformally flat. In the generic case with the symmetry we obtain general solution in an explicit form. In other cases solutions are given up to quadrature. We also find a class of explicit solutions without symmetries which generalizes data induced by the Kerr metric or other metrics related to the Ernst equation. The conformal method of Lichnerowicz, Choquet-Bruhat and York is used to prove solvability of the Hamiltonian constraint if $H$ vanishes. Existence of marginally outer trapped surfaces in initial manifold is discussed.

gr-qc

Self-dual metrics in Husain's approach

We show that Husain's reduction of the self-dual Einstein equations is equivalent to the Plebański equation. The Bäcklund transformation between these equations is found. Contact symmetries of the Husain-Park equation and corresponding conservation laws are derived.

gr-qc

Lagrangian and Hamiltonian for the Bondi-Sachs metrics

We calculate the Hilbert action for the Bondi-Sachs metrics. It yields the Einstein vacuum equations in a closed form. Following the Dirac approach to constrained systems we investigate the related Hamiltonian formulation.

gr-qc

Static spherically symmetric black holes with scalar field

Static spherically symmetric black holes and particle like solutions with self interacting minimally coupled scalar field ϕ are analyzed. They are asymptotically flat or anti-de Sitter (AdS). We express them in terms of a single function ρ which undergoes simple conditions. If ϕ is nontrivial the ADM mass M has to be positive. No-hair theorems are generalized to the AdS asymptotic. For both asymptotics the Killing horizon is nondegenerate and its radius cannot be bigger than 2M. Derivatives of ρ at singularity determine properties of admissible potentials V(ϕ) as regularity, boundedness and behaviour for maximal values of ϕ. Several classes of solutions with singular or nonsingular potentials are obtained. Their examples are presented in a form of plots.

gr-qc

D-dimensional metrics with D-3 symmetries

Hidden symmetry transformations of D-dimensional vacuum metrics with D-3 commuting Killing vectors are studied. We solve directly the Einstein equations in the Maison formulation under additional assumptions. We relate the 4-dimensional Reissner-Nordström solution to a particular case of the 5-dimensional Gross-Perry metric.

gr-qc

Horizons in Robinson-Trautman space-times

The past quasi-local horizons in vacuum Robinson-Trautman spacetimes are described. The case of a null (non-expanding) horizon is discussed. It is shown that the only Robinson-Trautman space-time admitting such a horizon with sections diffeomorphic to S_2 is the Schwarzschild space-time. Weakening this condition leads to the horizons of the C-metric. Properties of the hypersurface r=2m for finite retarded time u are examined.

gr-qc

New Description of Self-Dual Metrics

We show that Plebański's equation for self-dual metrics is equivalent to a pair of equations describing canonical transformations in 2-dimensional phase spaces. Examples of linearizations of these equations are given.

gr-qc