Self-Similarity and Naked Singularities for the Einstein Vacuum Equations
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the intricacies of the weak cosmic censorship conjecture and the challenge of constructing naked singularities for the Einstein vacuum equations in this 1-hour 7-minute lecture by Yakov Shlapentokh-Rothman. Delivered as part of the André Aisenstadt Prize Lectures at the Centre de recherches mathématiques, delve into the discovery of a new type of self-similarity and its application in constructing naked singularity solutions. Gain insights into advanced concepts in mathematical physics and cosmology as Shlapentokh-Rothman presents his groundbreaking research on self-similarity and its implications for understanding the nature of singularities in Einstein's vacuum equations.