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Complex Spacetimes and the Newman-Janis Trick
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posted on 2021-11-15, 14:19 authored by Del RajanIn this thesis, we explore the subject of complex spacetimes, in which the mathematical theory of complex manifolds gets modified for application to General Relativity. We will also explore the mysterious Newman-Janis trick, which is an elementary and quite short method to obtain the Kerr black hole from the Schwarzschild black hole through the use of complex variables. This exposition will cover variations of the Newman-Janis trick, partial explanations, as well as original contributions.
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2015-01-01Date of Award
2015-01-01Publisher
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonRights License
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MathematicsDegree Grantor
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonDegree Level
MastersDegree Name
Master of ScienceANZSRC Type Of Activity code
970101 Expanding Knowledge in the Mathematical SciencesVictoria University of Wellington Item Type
Awarded Research Masters ThesisLanguage
en_NZVictoria University of Wellington School
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Operations ResearchAdvisors
Visser, MattUsage metrics
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General RelativitySpacetimeNewman-JanisSchool: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research010299 Applied Mathematics not elsewhere classified970101 Expanding Knowledge in the Mathematical SciencesDegree Discipline: MathematicsDegree Level: MastersDegree Name: Master of ScienceApplied Mathematics not elsewhere classified
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