Reconstruct spacetime from order and number of points.
problem Reconstruct spacetime from chronological relations and i.i.d. samples.
method Relaxing hypotheses of Gromov reconstruction theorem, using random adjacency matrices and chronological relations.
result Spacetime can be recovered by only knowing 'order' and 'number' of its points.
New findings on how conformal rescalings affect spacetime metrics.
problem Understanding how conformal rescalings impact spacetime metrics.
method Analyzing the null curvature condition and causal structure.
result Proving constraints on conformal rescalings in vacuum and non-vacuum spacetimes.
The `observer space' of a Lorentzian spacetime is the space of future-timelike unit tangent vectors. Using Cartan geometry, we first study the structure a given spacetime induces on its observer space, then use this to define abstract observer space geometries for which no underlying spacetime is assumed. We propose ta…
New topology defined from spacetime paths, reconstructing spacetime structure.
problem Reconstructing spacetime structure from path homotopy classes.
method Defining a topology on spacetime based on timelike and causal homotopy classes.
result The topology on spacetime is reconstructed from the space of homotopy classes.
The paper reconstructs Lorentzian spacetimes from causal sets.
problem Reconstructing Lorentzian spacetimes from causal sets.
method Introduced a concept of isomorphy and three types of convergence.
result Established Gromov's reconstruction theorem in Lorentzian geometry.
Researchers reconstruct simple Riemannian manifolds from boundary wave arrival times.
problem Reconstructing Riemannian manifolds from unknown interior sources and arrival times.
method Discrete metric approximation using labeled Gromov--Hausdorff distance.
result Finite-time approximations converge to the true Riemannian manifold.
I'll describe a general geometric setup allowing for a generalization of Rehren duality to asymptotically anti-de Sitter spacetimes whose classical matter distribution is sufficiently well-behaved as to prevent the occurence of singularities in the sense of null geodesic incompleteness. I'll also comment on the issues …
We develop a systematic method for renormalizing the AdS/CFT prescription for computing correlation functions. This involves regularizing the bulk on-shell supergravity action in a covariant way, computing all divergences, adding counterterms to cancel them and then removing the regulator. We explicitly work out the ca…
We reinterpret special relativity, or more precisely its de Sitter deformation, in terms of 3d conformal geometry, as opposed to (3+1)d spacetime geometry. An inertial observer, usually described by a geodesic in spacetime, becomes instead a choice of ways to reverse the conformal compactification of a Euclidean vector…
New spaces at infinity identified for Minkowski spacetime.
problem Characterizing asymptotic infinities of Minkowski spacetime.
method Embedding and describing homogeneous spaces of the Poincaré group.
result Determined new structures on asymptotic infinities.
The paper finds conditions for pseudosymmetric spacetimes to be perfect fluids.
problem Characterizing pseudosymmetric spacetimes as perfect fluids.
method Analyzes generalized Robertson-Walker spacetimes, conformally flat spacetimes, and dust fluids.
result Conditions for pseudosymmetric spacetimes to be perfect fluids are established.
We consider (flat) Cauchy-complete GH spacetimes, i.e., globally hyperbolic flat lorentzian manifolds admitting some Cauchy hypersurface on which the ambient lorentzian metric restricts as a complete riemannian metric. We define a family of such spacetimes - model spacetimes - including four subfamilies: translation sp…
We study two inverse problems on a globally hyperbolic Lorentzian manifold (M,g). The problems are: 1. Passive observations in spacetime: Consider observations in a neighborhood V⊂M of a time-like geodesic μ. Under natural causality conditions, we reconstruct the conformal type of the unknown open, relativ…
Jebsen-Birkhoff theorem extended to Berwald spacetimes.
problem Generalizing Birkhoff theorem to Berwald spacetimes.
method Proving Ricci-flat, spatially spherically symmetric Berwald spacetimes are pseudo-Riemannian or flat.
result Jebsen-Birkhoff theorem extended to Berwald spacetimes.
The paper introduces and analyzes pseudo generalized Ricci-recurrent spacetimes in modified gravity.
problem Characterizing and analyzing pseudo generalized Ricci-recurrent spacetimes in modified gravity.
method Introducing and characterizing pseudo generalized Ricci-recurrent spacetimes, proving their properties, and studying their impact under modified gravity scenarios.
result Pseudo generalized Ricci-recurrent spacetimes represent specific spacetime types under modified gravity scenarios.
The study characterizes spacetimes with quasi-constant sectional curvature and explores their properties in F(R)-gravity.
problem Characterizing spacetimes with quasi-constant sectional curvature.
method Investigation through examples, proofs, and analysis of energy conditions.
result A spacetime of quasi-constant sectional curvature can represent a Robertson Walker spacetime or a static spacetime.
The article introduces pseudo generalized Ricci-recurrent spacetimes and their applications in modified gravity.
problem Characterizing and understanding pseudo generalized Ricci-recurrent spacetimes.
method Introduced and characterized pseudo generalized Ricci-recurrent spacetimes, provided examples, and studied their implications in modified gravity.
result Pseudo generalized Ricci-recurrent spacetimes represent perfect fluid spacetimes and can model dark energy epochs or static spacetimes.
The paper studies the past inextendibility of FLRW spacetimes using the VDR asymptote.
problem Investigating the past inextendibility of FLRW spacetimes.
method Using the volume-distance-ratio (VDR) asymptote to assess spacetime inextendibility criteria.
result Conditions for past inextendibility of FLRW spacetimes are identified.
Study explores geometric properties of Vaidya-Bonner-de Sitter spacetime.
problem Exploring geometric properties of Vaidya-Bonner-de Sitter spacetime.
method Analyzing conformal curvature, conharmonic curvature, and other curvatures.
result VBdS spacetime exhibits various pseudosymmetric structures and geometric features.
The study characterizes GRW spacetimes with gradient solitons and phantom era.
problem Characterizing generalized Robertson-Walker spacetimes with gradient solitons.
method Examined gradient type Ricci solitons and (m,τ)-quasi Einstein solitons in GRW spacetimes. result Demonstrated that GRW spacetimes can be Robertson-Walker or phantom era spacetimes under certain conditions.
Characterizes Lorentzian manifolds embeddable in Minkowski spacetime.
problem Identifying Lorentzian manifolds embeddable in Minkowski spacetime.
method Characterization and proof of embeddability conditions.
result Lorentzian manifolds embeddable in Minkowski spacetime coincide with globally hyperbolic spacetimes.
New proof shows FLRW spacetimes can't be extended smoothly in certain axisymmetric cases.
problem Proving smooth extension of FLRW spacetimes in specific spacetime classes.
method Extending previous work on spherically symmetric spacetimes to axisymmetric spacetimes.
result Demonstrates C0-inextendibility for FLRW spacetimes in a subclass of axisymmetric spacetimes. Study of quasilocal mass using isometric embedding in various spacetimes.
problem Understanding quasilocal mass in different spacetimes.
method Application of isometric embedding theory to quasilocal mass.
result Recent progress in quasilocal mass calculations with specific spacetimes.
Characterizes pseudo B-symmetric spacetimes and their implications in f(R) gravity.
problem Characterizing pseudo B-symmetric spacetimes and their properties.
method Analyzes Codazzi type of B-tensor and applies f(R) gravity model.
result Pseudo B-symmetric spacetimes with Codazzi type B-tensor are conformally flat and Robertson-Walker spacetimes.
Characterizes a specific type of spacetime using vector fields.
problem Classifying a specific type of spacetime.
method Using vector fields to characterize 1+n doubly twisted spacetimes.
result Simple classification of 1+n doubly-twisted spacetimes.
Study maximal hypersurfaces in open spacetimes using a maximum principle.
problem Characterize maximal hypersurfaces in open spacetimes.
method Use a generalized maximum principle to analyze hypersurfaces in spatially open Generalized Robertson-Walker spacetimes.
result Provide new uniqueness and non-existence results for complete maximal hypersurfaces in open Robertson-Walker spacetimes.
The study explores properties of a specific type of spacetime.
problem Discussing geometric and physical properties of hyper-generalised quasi-Einstein spacetime.
method Analyzing various types of pseudosymmetry and Ricci symmetry over the spacetime.
result Proved the existence of a non-trivial hyper-generalised quasi-Einstein spacetime.
New findings show cosmological constant as initial condition for non-isotropic spacetimes.
problem Cosmological constant as initial condition in non-isotropic spacetimes.
method Generalized previous results to non-isotropic spacetimes.
result Quasi de Sitter expansion for early universe, potential for inflationary scenarios.
We consider the class of locally boost isotropic spacetimes in arbitrary dimension. For any spacetime with boost isotropy, the corresponding curvature tensor and all of its covariant derivatives must be simultaneously of alignment type D relative to some common null frame. Such spacetimes are known as type ${\b…
Study finds unique and non-existent constant mean curvature hypersurfaces in specific spacetimes.
problem Finding unique and non-existent constant mean curvature spacelike hypersurfaces.
method Geometric and physical assumptions applied to Generalized Robertson-Walker spacetimes.
result New uniqueness and non-existence results for complete spacelike hypersurfaces.
New Galilean spacetimes found as pp-wave reductions.
problem Understanding isotropic homogeneous Galilean spacetimes.
method Null reductions of pp-wave spacetimes.
result Found novel torsional Galilean spacetimes.
Study revisits Bondi mass and discusses memory effect in polyhomogeneous spacetimes.
problem Analyzing the asymptotic behavior and memory effect in polyhomogeneous spacetimes.
method Revisits Bondi mass using Iyer-Wald formalism and discusses memory effect in vacuum polyhomogeneous spacetimes.
result The balance law remains unchanged in polyhomogeneous spacetimes with logarithmic terms.
Study baryogenesis in conformally flat spacetimes using causal fermion systems.
problem Understanding baryogenesis in specific spacetimes.
method Analysis of baryogenesis mechanism in conformally flat spacetimes with explicit formula derivation.
result Explicit formula for baryogenesis rate in these spacetimes.
In 2+1 dimensions, all complete spacetimes are cylindrical.
problem Understanding rigidity of Ricci flow spacetimes in (2+1) dimensions. method Analyzing complete and sufficiently regular spacetimes, showing they must be cylindrical.
result Every spatial slice is diffeomorphic to a fixed surface, and the spacetime is isometric to a classical Ricci flow.
The study examines perfect fluid spacetimes and their properties.
problem Characterizing properties of perfect fluid spacetimes with concircular vector fields.
method Analyzing the conformal curvature tensor, state equation, and solitons in perfect fluid spacetimes.
result Perfect fluid spacetimes with concircular vector fields have specific properties related to the state equation and solitons.
Causal spacetimes with Ricci tensor have unique transformations.
problem Understanding transformations in viable causal spacetimes.
method Analyzing Ricci tensor and causal diffeomorphisms.
result Causal diffeomorphisms preserving Ricci tensor are homotheties.
Milne-like spacetimes are a class of FLRW models which admit C0 spacetime extensions through the big bang. The boundary of a Milne-like spacetime can be identified with a null cone in the extension. We find that the comoving observers all emanate from a single point in the extension. This suggests that something phy…
Detect spacetime curvature with event causality measurements.
problem Detecting spacetime curvature without rulers and clocks.
method Prove spacetime non-flatness through causal relations.
result Sixteen measurements verify non-flatness of non-conformally flat spacetimes.
The Levi-Civita connection and geodesic equations for a stationary spacetime are studied in depth. General formulae which generalize those for warped products are obtained. These results are applicated to some regions of Kerr spacetime previously studied by using variational methods. We show that they are neither space…
This study proves energy bounds in specific AdS spacetimes.
problem Proving positive energy theorems in asymptotically locally AdS spacetimes.
method Derived positive energy theorem for spacetimes with compact, Einstein cross-sections.
result First complete proofs of BPS inequalities in AdS and locally AdS spacetimes.
We formulate the concept of time machine structure for spacetimes exhibiting a compactely constructed region with closed timelike curves. After reviewing essential properties of the pseudo Schwarzschild spacetime introduced by A. Ori, we present an analysis of its geodesics analogous to the one conducted in the case of…
Researchers found differential invariants for Kundt spacetimes.
problem Equivalence problem for Lorentzian metrics in Kundt spacetimes.
method Found generators for rational differential invariants for Kundt spacetimes.
result Relating findings to other approaches to the equivalence problem.
Classifies Lie algebras and related spacetimes for a specific type of symmetry.
problem Classifying Lie algebras and related spacetimes for a specific type of symmetry.
method Classification of Lie algebras, homogeneous spacetimes, and coadjoint orbits.
result Classification of three types of Lifshitz spacetimes.
No closed timelike geodesics in Kerr spacetimes, proving absence of closed causal geodesics.
problem Proving the nonexistence of closed timelike geodesics in Kerr spacetimes.
method Analyzing the Kerr-star spacetime, excluding closed null geodesics and proving the nonexistence of closed timelike geodesics.
result No closed timelike geodesics in Kerr spacetimes.
Detect spacetime curvature without rulers and clocks in 3D.
problem Detecting spacetime curvature without traditional measurement tools.
method Generalized results from 2D to 3D spacetime, proving well-stitched spacetime for conformally flat cases.
result A 3D spacetime is well-stitched if and only if it is conformally flat, providing a tool for curvature detection.
Characterizes spacetimes using doubly torqued vectors.
problem Classifying spacetimes based on their geometric properties.
method Characterization through doubly torqued vectors and their properties.
result Doubly twisted and Kundt spacetimes can be characterized.
A generalized Robertson-Walker spacetime is the warped product with base an open interval of the real line endowed with the opposite of its metric and base any Riemannian manifold. The family of generalized Robertson-Walker spacetimes widely extends the one of classical Robertson-Walker spacetimes. In this article we p…
Study harmonicity of metrics in generalized Kantowski-Sachs spacetime.
problem Harmonicity of metrics in generalized Kantowski-Sachs spacetime.
method Considered Sasaki, horizontal and complete lifts of generalized Kantowski-Sachs spacetime metrics to tangent bundle and studied their harmonicity.
result Characterized harmonicity properties of lifted metrics.