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Lima Junior, H.C.D.; Magalhaes, R.B.; Olmo, G.J.; Rubiera-Garcia, D. |
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On the resolution of space-time singularities in spherically symmetric black holes: geodesic completeness, curvature scalars, and tidal forces |
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2025 |
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Classical and Quantum Gravity |
Abbreviated Journal |
Class. Quantum Gravity |
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42 |
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22 |
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225004 - 34pp |
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geodesic completeness; space-time singularities; tidal forces; regular black holes |
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The existence of black holes in the Universe is nowadays established on the grounds of a blench of astrophysical observations, most notably those of gravitational waves from binary mergers and the imaging of supermassive objects at the heart of M87 and Milky Way galaxies. However, this success of Einstein's general relativity (GR) to connect theory of black holes with observations is also the source of its doom, since Penrose's theorem proves that, under physically sensible conditions, the development of a space-time singularity (as defined by the existence of a focal point for some geodesic paths in finite affine time) within black holes as described by GR is unavoidable. In this work, we thoroughly study how to resolve space-time singularities in spherically symmetric black holes. To do it so we find the conditions on the metric functions required for the restoration of geodesic completeness without any regards to the specific theory of the gravitational and matter fields supporting the amended metric. Our discussion considers both the usual trivial radial coordinate case and the bouncing radial function case and arrives to two mechanisms for this restoration: either the focal point is displaced to infinite affine distance or a bounce prevents the focusing of geodesics. Several explicit examples of well known (in)complete space-times are given. Furthermore, we consider the connection of geodesic (in)completeness with another criterion frequently used in the literature to monitor singular space-times: the blow up of (some sets of) curvature scalars and the infinite tidal forces they could bring with them, and discuss the conditions required for the harmlessness upon physical observers according to each criterion. |
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[Lima Junior, Haroldo C. D.] Univ Fed Maranhao, Dept Fis, Campus Univ Bacanga, BR-65080805 Sao Luis, Maranhao, Brazil, Email: haroldo.lima@ufma.br; |
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Olmo, G.J.; Rosa, J.L.; Rubiera-Garcia, D.; Rueda, A.; Saez-Chillon Gomez, D. |
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Shadows from thin accretion disks of parametrized black hole solutions |
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Journal Article |
Year  |
2025 |
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Physical Review D |
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Phys. Rev. D |
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112 |
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8 |
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084059 - 19pp |
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Relativistic MagnetoHydroDynamic (GRMHD) simula- |
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We discuss the optical appearance from thin accretion disks in parametrized black holes, namely, solutions characterized by an arbitrarily large number of parameters without any regards to the theory of the gravitational and matter fields they come from. More precisely, we consider the leading-order terms of the spherically symmetric Johanssen-Psaltis (JP) and Konoplya-Rezzolla-Zhidenko (KRZ) parametrizations after imposing constraints from asymptotic flatness and solar system observations. Furthermore, we use the inferred correlation, by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, between the size of the bright ring (which is directly observable) and the size of the central brightness depression (which is not) of M87 and Sgr A* central supermassive objects, to constrain the parameters of the leading-order JP and KRZ solutions. Using ten samples of the Standard Unbound distribution previously employed in the literature to reproduce certain scenarios of General Relativistic HydroDynamical simulations, we produce images of four samples of JP and KRZ geometries enhancing and diminishing the shadow's size, respectively. Via a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the features of the corresponding photon rings and, in particular, of their relative brightness, we argue that it should be possible to distinguish between such parametrized solutions and the Schwarzschild geometry via future upgrades of very long baseline interferometry. We furthermore consider images of some naked objects within these parametrizations, and also discuss the role of inclination in comparing images of different black holes. |
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[Olmo, Gonzalo J.] Univ Valencia, Ctr Mixto Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, CSIC, Valencia 46100, Spain, Email: gonzalo.olmo@uv.es; |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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WOS:001616050700014 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Bombacigno, F.; Moretti, F.; Olmo, G.J. |
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Gravitational waves in Palatini gravity for a non-minimal geometry-matter coupling |
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Journal Article |
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2025 |
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Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. |
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12 |
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12 |
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030 - 33pp |
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Gravitational waves in GR and beyond: theory; modified gravity; gravitational waves / theory |
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We discuss the propagation of gravitational waves over a non-Riemannian spacetime, when a non-minimal coupling between the geometry and matter is considered in the form of contractions of the energy momentum tensor with the Ricci and co-Ricci curvature tensors. We focus our analysis on perturbations on a Minkowski background, elucidating how derivatives of the energy momentum tensor can sustain non-trivial torsion and non-metricity excitations, eventually resulting in additional source terms for the metric field. These can be reorganized in the form of d'Alembert operator acting on the energy momentum tensor and the equivalence principle can be reinforced at the linear level by a suitable choice of the parameters of the model. We show how tensor polarizations can exhibit a subluminal phase velocity in matter, evading the constraints found in General Relativity, and how this allows for the kinematic damping in specific configurations of the medium and of the geometry-matter coupling. These in turn define regions in the wavenumber space where propagation is forbidden, leading to the appearance of typical cut-off scale in the frequency spectrum. |
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[Bombacigno, Flavio] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, CSIC, C Doctor Moliner 50, Burjassot 46100, Spain, Email: flavio2.bombacigno@uv.es; |
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1475-7516 |
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WOS:001640773700009 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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6992 |
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Olmo, G.J.; Pinto, M.A.S. |
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On Energy-Momentum Conservation in Non-Minimal Geometry-Matter Coupling Theories |
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Journal Article |
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2025 |
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Universe |
Abbreviated Journal |
Universe |
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11 |
Issue |
12 |
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386 - 10pp |
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matter-curvature couplings; modified gravity; nonlinear electrodynamics |
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In this work, we discuss the conditions that allow the establishment of an equivalence between f(R,T)=R+lambda h(T) gravity models and General Relativity (GR) coupled to a modified matter sector. We do so by considering a D-dimensional spacetime and the matter sector described by nonlinear electrodynamics and/or a scalar field. We find that, for this particular family of models, the action and field equations can indeed be written in terms of a modified matter source within GR. However, when several matter sources are combined, this interpretation is no longer possible if h(T) is a nonlinear function, due to the emergence of crossed terms that mix together the scalar and vector sectors. |
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[Olmo, Gonzalo J.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, CSIC, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: gonzalo.olmo@uv.es; |
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WOS:001647514600001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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6999 |
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Maso-Ferrando, A.; Sanchis-Gual, N.; Font, J.A.; Olmo, G.J. |
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Numerical evolutions of boson stars in Palatini f(R) gravity |
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Journal Article |
Year  |
2024 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
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109 |
Issue |
4 |
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044042 - 14pp |
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We investigate the time evolution of spherically symmetric boson stars in Palatini f(R) gravity through numerical relativity computations. Employing a novel approach that establishes a correspondence between modified gravity with scalar matter and general relativity with modified scalar matter, we are able to use the techniques of numerical relativity to simulate these systems. Specifically, we focus on the quadratic theory f(R) = R + xi R2 and compare the obtained solutions with those in general relativity, exploring both positive and negative values of the coupling parameter xi. Our findings reveal that boson stars in Palatini f(R) gravity exhibit both stable and unstable evolutions. The latter give rise to three distinct scenarios: migration toward a stable configuration, complete dispersion, and gravitational collapse leading to the formation of a baby universe structure. |
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[Maso-Ferrando, Andreu; Olmo, Gonzalo J.] Ctr Mixto Univ Valencia, Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, CSIC, Burjassot 46100, Valencia, Spain, Email: andreu.maso@uv.es; |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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WOS:001186268100006 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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6035 |
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Nascimento, J.R.; Olmo, G.J.; Petrov, A.Y.; Porfirio, P.J. |
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On metric-affine bumblebee model coupled to scalar matter |
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Journal Article |
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2024 |
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Nuclear Physics B |
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Nucl. Phys. B |
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1004 |
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116577 - 10pp |
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We consider the coupling of the metric-affine bumblebee gravity model to scalar matter and calculate the lower -order contributions to two -point functions of bumblebee and scalar fields in the weak gravity approximation. We also obtain the one -loop effective potentials for both scalar and vector fields. |
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[Nascimento, J. R.; Petrov, A. Yu.; Porfirio, P. J.] Univ Fed Paraiba, Dept Fis, Caixa Postal 5008, BR-58051970 Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil, Email: jroberto@fisica.ufpb.br; |
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Elsevier |
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WOS:001248177100001 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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6157 |
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Maluf, R.V.; Mora-Perez, G.; Olmo, G.J.; Rubiera-Garcia, D. |
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Nonsingular, Lump-like, Scalar Compact Objects in (2+1)-Dimensional Einstein Gravity |
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Journal Article |
Year  |
2024 |
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Universe |
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Universe |
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10 |
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6 |
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258 - 13pp |
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Einstein gravity; compact objects; nonlinear scalar field |
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We study the space-time geometry generated by coupling a free scalar field with a noncanonical kinetic term to general relativity in (2+1) dimensions. After identifying a family of scalar Lagrangians that yield exact analytical solutions in static and circularly symmetric scenarios, we classify the various types of solutions and focus on a branch that yields asymptotically flat geometries. We show that the solutions within such a branch can be divided in two types, namely naked singularities and nonsingular objects without a center. In the latter, the energy density is localized around a maximum and vanishes only at infinity and at an inner boundary. This boundary has vanishing curvatures and cannot be reached by any time-like or null geodesic in finite affine time. This allows us to consistently interpret such solutions as nonsingular, lump-like, static compact scalar objects whose eventual extension to the (3+1)-dimensional context could provide structures of astrophysical interest. |
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[Maluf, Roberto V.; Olmo, Gonzalo J.] Univ Fed Ceara UFC, Dept Fis, Campus Pici, BR-60455760 Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, Email: r.v.maluf@fisica.ufc.br; |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Magalhaes, R.B.; Ribeiro, G.P.; Lima, H.C.D.J.; Olmo, G.J.; Crispino, L.C.B. |
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Singular space-times with bounded algebraic curvature scalars |
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Journal Article |
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2024 |
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Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. |
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05 |
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5 |
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114 - 34pp |
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gravity; modified gravity; Wormholes |
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We show that the absence of unbounded algebraic curvature invariants constructed from polynomials of the Riemann tensor cannot guarantee the absence of strong singularities. As a consequence, it is not sufficient to rely solely on the analysis of such scalars to assess the regularity of a given space-time. This conclusion follows from the analysis of incomplete geodesics within the internal region of asymmetric wormholes supported by scalar matter which arise in two distinct metric-affine gravity theories. These wormholes have bounded algebraic curvature scalars everywhere, which highlights that their finiteness does not prevent the emergence of pathologies (singularities) in the geodesic structure of space-time. By analyzing the tidal forces in the internal wormhole region, we find that the angular components are unbounded along incomplete radial time-like geodesics. The strength of the singularity is determined by the evolution of Jacobi fields along such geodesics, finding that it is of strong type, as volume elements are torn apart as the singularity is approached. Lastly, and for completeness, we consider the wormhole of the quadratic Palatini theory and present an analysis of the tidal forces in the entire space-time. |
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[Magalhaes, Renan B.; Ribeiro, Gabriel P.; Lima Jr, Haroldo C. D.; Crispino, Luis C. B.] Univ Fed Para, Programa Posgrad Fis, BR-66075110 Belem, Para, Brazil, Email: renan.magalhaes@icen.ufpa.br; |
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WOS:001265908300012 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Castillo-Felisola, O.; Grez, B.; Olmo, G.J.; Orellana, O.; Perdiguero Garate, J. |
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Cosmological solutions in polynomial affine gravity with torsion |
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Journal Article |
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2024 |
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European Physical Journal C |
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Eur. Phys. J. C |
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84 |
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9 |
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900 - 12pp |
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The Polynomial Affine Gravity is an alternative gravitational model, where the interactions are mediated solely by the affine connection, instead of the metric tensor. In this paper, we explore the space of solutions to the field equations when the torsion fields are turned on, in a homogeneous and isotropic (cosmological) scenario. We explore various metric structures that emerge in the space of solutions. |
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[Castillo-Felisola, Oscar; Grez, Bastian] Univ Tecn Federico Santa Maria, Dept Fis, Casilla 110-V, Valparaiso, Chile |
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WOS:001307826500001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Magalhaes, R.B.; Maso-Ferrando, A.S.; Bombacigno, F.; Olmo, G.J.; Crispino, L.C.B. |
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Echoes from bounded universes |
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Journal Article |
Year  |
2024 |
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Physical Review D |
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Phys. Rev. D |
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110 |
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4 |
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044058 - 21pp |
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We construct a general class of modified Ellis-Bronnikov wormholes, where one asymptotic Minkowski region is replaced by a bounded 2-sphere core, characterized by an asymptotic finite areal radius. We pursue an in-depth analysis of the resulting geometry, outlining that geodesic completeness is also guaranteed when the area function asymptotically shrinks to zero. Moreover, we perform an analysis of the circular orbits present in our model and conclude that stable circular orbits are allowed in the bounded region. As a consequence, a stable light ring may exist in the inner region and trapped orbits may appear within this bounded region. Such internal structure suggests that the bounded region can trap perturbations. Then, we study the evolution of scalar perturbations, bringing out how these geometric configurations can in principle affect the time-domain profiles of quasinormal modes, pointing out the distinctive features with respect to other black hole or wormhole geometries. |
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[Magalhaes, Renan B.; Crispino, Luis C. B.] Univ Fed Para, Programa Posgrad Fis, BR-66075110 Belem, PA, Brazil, Email: renan.magalhaes@icen.ufpa.br; |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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