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T. Tahamtan

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arXiv2025

Orbital Motion in Spacetimes Influenced by the Presence of Scalar and Electromagnetic Fields

The study investigates orbital motion of test particles near compact objects described by solutions involving massless scalar fields, electromagnetic fields, and nonlinear electrodynamics. Specifically, we analyze orbital dynamics in the Janis-Newman-Winicour, Janis-Newman-Winicour-Maxwell, Schwarzschild-Melvin, and Bonnor-Melvin spacetimes, comparing the results with those obtained for the Schwarzschild and Reissner-Nordström solutions. We examine the stability of circular orbits and the behavior of epicyclic frequencies under varying physical parameters. Our analysis shows that in certain cases the central object transitions into a naked singularity. Deviations from classical Schwarzschild and Reissner-Nordström solutions reveal conditions for the existence of multiple photon orbits or marginally stable orbits. In some instances, the geometry allows the presence of two photon orbits -- one stable and one unstable -- with an interesting connection to the region of stable orbits. We find that at lower intensities, the effects of the scalar field and electromagnetic fields are comparable and seemingly interchangeable. However, for a sufficiently strong scalar field, its influence becomes dominant, leading to the emergence of a distinct region of stable orbits near the naked singularity. These effects are illustrated within the framework of optical geometry using embedding diagrams.

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arXiv2023

Well-posed non-vacuum solutions in Robinson--Trautman geometry

We study nonlinear matter models compatible with radiative Robinson--Trautman spacetimes and analyze their stability and well-posedness. The results lead us to formulate a conjecture relating the (in)stability and well/ill-posedness to the character of singularity appearing in the solutions. We consider two types of nonlinear electrodynamics models, namely we provide a radiative ModMax solution and extend recent results for the RegMax model by considering the magnetically charged case. In both cases, we investigate linear perturbations around stationary spherically symmetric solutions to determine the stability and principal symbol of the system to argue about well-posedness of these geometries. Additionally, we consider a nonlinear sigma model as a source for Robinson--Trautman geometry. This leads to stationary solutions with toroidal (as opposed to spherical) topology thus demanding modification of the analysis.

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arXiv2021

On the compatibility of Nonlinear Electrodynamics models with Robinson--Trautman geometry

Robinson--Trautman solutions with Nonlinear Electrodynamics are investigated for both L(F ) and L(F, G) Lagrangians and presence of electric and magnetic charges as well as electromagnetic radiation is assumed. Particular interest is devoted to models representing regular black holes for spherically symmetric situations. The results show clear uniqueness of Maxwell electrodynamics with respect to compatibility with Robinson--Trautman class. Additionally, regular black hole models are clearly not suited to this class while famous Born--Infeld model illustrates important distinction between L(F ) and L(F, G) for obtained electric field when magnetic field is nontrivial.

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arXiv2020

Scalar Hairy Black Holes in the presence of Nonlinear Electrodynamics

We study influence of scalar fields on Nonlinear Electrodynamics spacetimes. The investigation is carried out using both test and gravitating scalar fields. After revisiting Einstein-Maxwell scalar field solutions we focus on analytic investigation of Nonlinear Electrodynamics scalar field spacetimes, especially Square Root Lagrangian model. The main motivation being to understand whether certain specific signatures of scalar fields are preserved when Nonlinear Electrodynamics as an additional source is considered. We show that the regularity of horizon which is spoiled by scalar field in spherically symmetric static scalar-vacuum spacetimes is not improved by including Nonlinear Electrodynamics or other sources satisfying certain condition. We confirm these findings using test scalar field that enables us to go beyond spherical symmetry.

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arXiv2020

Quantum fate of timelike naked singularity with scalar hair

We study the quantum fate of a naked curvature singularity sourced by a scalar field via several methods and compare the results obtained. The first method relies on relativistic quantum mechanics on a fixed background employing the Klein--Gordon and the Dirac equations for a static spacetime. We show that both the Klein--Gordon and the Dirac particles feel this singularity therefore this method does not provide its resolution. For comparison, we subsequently employ methods for quantizing the geometry itself. We selected the canonical quantization via conditional symmetries and as a last approach we use a maximal acceleration derivation in the covariant loop quantum gravity. In both of these approaches the singularity is resolved at the quantum level. We discuss these conflicting results bearing in mind that quantum particles probe classical geometry in the first approach while the last two methods quantize the geometry itself.

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arXiv2018

Null Points in the Magnetosphere of a Plunging Neutron Star

We explore the structure of a dipole-type vacuum field of a slowly rotating magnetic star near the horizon of a supermassive black hole, where the structure of field lines becomes highly distorted by effects of strong gravity. Such a situation may occur near a neutron star in the final stages of a plunging trajectory into a galactic center. We solve Maxwell's equations in the Rindler approximation for the rotating conducting source of dipolar magnetic field arbitrarily inclined with respect to the axis of rotation. For the fixed inclination angle we calculate the field including the radiative terms while in the general case we discuss the electromagnetic field considering the near-field terms only. In the latter case we investigate the emergence of magnetic null points within the vacuum magnetosphere. Null points become highly relevant in the presence of astrophysical plasma where they are connected with processes of magnetic reconnection and mass ejection.

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arXiv2018

Nonsymmetric Dynamical Thin-Shell Wormhole in Robinson--Trautman Class

The thin-shell wormhole created using the Darmois-Israel formalism applied to Robinson-Trautman family of spacetimes is presented. The stress energy tensor created on the throat is interpreted in terms of two dust streams and it is shown that asymptotically this wormhole settles to the Schwarzschild wormhole with a throat located at the horizon position. This behavior shows a nonlinear stability (within the Robinson-Trautman class) of this spherically symmetric wormhole. The gravitational radiation emitted by the Robinson-Trautman wormhole during the transition to spherical symmetry is indistinguishable from that of the corresponding black hole Robinson-Trautman spacetime. Subsequently, we show that the higher-dimensional generalization of Robinson-Trautman geometry offers a possibility of constructing wormholes without the need to violate the energy conditions for matter induced on the throat.

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arXiv2017

Kundt spacetimes minimally coupled to scalar field

We derive an exact solution belonging to Kundt class of spacetimes both with and without a cosmological constant that are minimally coupled to a free massless scalar field. We show the algebraic type of these solutions and give interpretation of the results. Subsequently, we look for solutions additionally containing an electromagnetic field satisfying nonlinear field equations.

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arXiv2016

Properties of Robinson--Trautman solution with scalar hair

An explicit Robinson--Trautman solution with minimally coupled free scalar field was derived and analyzed recently. It was shown that this solution possesses a curvature singularity which is initially naked but later enveloped by a horizon. However, this study concentrated on the general branch of the solution where all free constants are nonzero. Interesting special cases arise when some of the parameters are set to zero. In most of these cases the scalar field is still present. One of the cases is a static solution which represents a parametric limit of the Janis--Newman--Winicour scalar field spacetime. Additionally, we provide a calculation of the Bondi mass which clarifies the interpretation of the general solution. Finally, by a complex rotation of a parameter describing the strength of the scalar field we obtain a dynamical wormhole solution.

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arXiv2016

Robinson--Trautman solution with nonlinear electrodynamics

Explicit Robinson--Trautman solutions with electromagnetic field satisfying nonlinear field equations are derived and analyzed. The solutions are generated from the spherically symmetric ones. In all cases the electromagnetic field singularity is removed while the gravitational one persists. The models resolving curvature singularity were not possible to generalize to Robinson--Trautman geometry indicating that the removal of singularity in associated spherically symmetric case is just a consequence of high symmetry. We show that the solutions are generally of algebraic type II but reduce to type D in spherical symmetry. Asymptotically they tend to the spherically symmetric case as well.

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arXiv2016

Resolution of curvature singularities from quantum mechanical and loop perspective

We analyze the persistence of curvature singularities when analyzed using quantum theory. First, quantum test particles obeying the Klein-Gordon and Chandrasekhar-Dirac equation are used to probe the classical timelike naked singularity. We show that the classical singularity is felt even by our quantum probes. Next, we use loop quantization to resolve singularity hidden beneath the horizon. The singularity is resolved in this case.

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arXiv2016

Ultrarelativistic boost with scalar field

We present the ultrarelativistic boost of the general global monopole solution which is parametrized by mass and deficit solid angle. The problem is addressed from two different perspectives. In the first one the primary object for performing the boost is the metric tensor while in the second one the energy momentum tensor is used. Since the solution is sourced by a triplet of scalar fields that effectively vanish in the boosting limit we investigate the behavior of a scalar field in a simpler setup. Namely, we perform the boosting study of the spherically symmetric solution with a free scalar field given by Janis, Newman and Winicour. The scalar field is again vanishing in the limit pointing to a broader pattern of scalar field behaviour during an ultrarelativistic boost in highly symmetric situations.

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arXiv2015

Robinson-Trautman solution with scalar hair

Explicit Robinson-Trautman solution with minimally coupled free scalar field is derived and analyzed. It is shown that this solution contains curvature singularity which is initially naked but later the horizon envelopes it. We use quasilocal horizon definition and prove its existence in later retarded times using sub- and supersolution method combined with growth estimates. We show that the solution is generally of algebraic type II but reduces to type D in spherical symmetry.

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arXiv2013

Double-bounce domain-wall in Einstein-Yang-Mills-Scalar black holes

We find Einstein-Yang-Mills (EYM) black hole solutions endowed with massless scalar hair in the presence of a potential $V\left(ϕ\right) $ as function of the scalar field $ϕ$. Choosing $V\left(ϕ\right) =$constant (or zero) sets the scalar field to vanish leaving us with the EYM black holes. Our class of black hole solutions is new so that they do not asymptote in general to any known limits. Particular case is given, however, which admits an asymptotically anti de Sitter limit in $6-$dimensional spacetime. The role of the potential $V\left(ϕ\right) $ in making double bounces (i.e. both a minimum and maximum radii) on a Domain Wall (DW) universe is highlighted.

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arXiv2012

Quantum singularities in a model of f(R) Gravity

The formation of a naked singularity in a model of f(R) gravity having as source a linear electromagnetic field is considered in view of quantum mechanics. Quantum test fields obeying the Klein-Gordon, Dirac and Maxwell equations are used to probe the classical timelike naked singularity developed at r=0. We prove that the spatial derivative operator of the fields fails to be essentially self-adjoint. As a result, the classical timelike naked singularity remains quantum mechanically singular when it is probed with quantum fields having different spin structures.

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arXiv2012

Constant curvature f(R) gravity minimally coupled with Yang-Mills field

We consider the particular class of f(R) gravities minimally coupled with Yang - Mills (YM) field in which the Ricci scalar =R_{0}= constant in all dimensions d\geq4. Even in this restricted class the spacetime has unlimited scopes determined by an equation of state of the form P_{eff}=ωρ. Depending on the distance from the origin (or horizon of a black hole) the state function ω(r) takes different values. It is observed that ω\rightarrow(1/3) (the ultra relativistic case in 4 - dimensions) and ω\rightarrow-1 (the cosmological constant) are the limiting values of our state function ω(r) in a spacetime centered by a black hole. This suggests that having a constant ω throughout spacetime around a charged black hole in f(R) gravity with constant scalar curvature is a myth.

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arXiv2012

Colliding plane wave solution in F(R)=R^{N} gravity

We identify a region of F(R)=R^{N} gravity without external sources which is isometric to the spacetime of colliding plane waves (CPW). From the derived curvature sources, N (N>1) measures the strength (i.e. the charge) of the source. The analogy renders construction and collision of plane waves in F(R)=R^{N} gravity possible, as in the Einstein-Maxwell (EM) theory, simply because R=0. A plane wave in this type of gravity is equivalent to a Weyl curvature plus an electromagnetic energy-momentum-like term (i.e. 'source without source'). For N=1 we recover naturally the plane waves (and their collision) in Einstein's theory. Our aim is to find the effect of an expanding universe by virtue of F(R)=R^{N} on the colliding gravitational plane waves of Einstein.

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arXiv2012

Revisiting the charged BTZ metric in nonlinear electrodynamics

In contrast to its chargeless version the charged Banados, Taitelboim and Zanelli (BTZ) metric in linear Maxwell electromagnetism is known to be singular at r=0. We show, by employing nonlinear electrodynamics that one obtains charged, extension of the BTZ metric with regular electric field. This we do by choosing a logarithmic Lagrangian for the nonlinear electrodynamics. A Theorem is proved on the existence of electric black holes and combining this results with a duality principle disproves the existence of magnetic black holes in 2+1-dimensions.

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