Published June 15, 2003 | Version v1
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Complex Kerr geometry and nonstationary Kerr solutions

  • 1. Gravity Research Group, NSI Russian Academy of Sciences, B. Tulskaya 52, 115191 Moscow (Russian Federation)

Description

In the frame of the Kerr-Schild approach, we consider the complex structure of Kerr geometry which is determined by a complex world line of a complex source. The real Kerr geometry is represented as a real slice of this complex structure. The Kerr geometry is generalized to the nonstationary case when the current geometry is determined by a retarded time and is defined by a retarded-time construction via a given complex world line of source. A general exact solution corresponding to arbitrary motion of a spinning source is obtained. The acceleration of the source is accompanied by a lightlike radiation along the principal null congruence. It generalizes to the rotating case, the known Kinnersley class of 'photon rocket' solutions

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Journal Title
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
Journal Volume
67
Journal Issue
12
Journal Page Range
p. 124024-124024.11
ISSN
0556-2821
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