Published August 21, 2008 | Version v1
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A universal inequality between the angular momentum and horizon area for axisymmetric and stationary black holes with surrounding matter

Creators

  • 1. Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Am Muehlenberg 1, D-14476 Golm (Germany)

Description

We prove that for sub-extremal axisymmetric and stationary black holes with arbitrary surrounding matter the inequality 8π |J| < A holds, where J is the angular momentum and A the horizon area of the black hole. (fast track communication)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0264-9381/25/16/162002

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/0264-9381/25/16/162002;
PII
S0264-9381(08)82072-2;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Classical and Quantum Gravity
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
16
Journal Page Range
[8 p.]
ISSN
0264-9381
CODEN
CQGRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39111481
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ANGULAR MOMENTUM; AXIAL SYMMETRY; BLACK HOLES; MATTER
Descriptors DEC
SYMMETRY