The 1965 Penrose singularity theorem
Abstract
We review the first modern singularity theorem, published by Penrose in 1965. This is the first genuine post-Einsteinian result in general relativity, where the fundamental and fruitful concept of the closed trapped surface was introduced. We include historical remarks, an appraisal of the theorem's impact, and relevant current and future work that belongs to its legacy.
- Publication:
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Classical and Quantum Gravity
- Pub Date:
- June 2015
- DOI:
- 10.1088/0264-9381/32/12/124008
- arXiv:
- arXiv:1410.5226
- Bibcode:
- 2015CQGra..32l4008S
- Keywords:
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- singularity theorems;
- trapped surfaces;
- history of science;
- 02.40.Dw;
- 04.20.Cv;
- 04.20.Gz;
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology;
- High Energy Physics - Theory;
- Mathematical Physics;
- Physics - History and Philosophy of Physics
- E-Print:
- 52 pages, 1 figure, 2 tables. Submitted to Classical and Quantum Gravity for its "Milestones of General Relativity" focus issue to be published during the Centenary Year of GR. Minor typos and references corrected. Version to be published