Perturbations of a Rotating Black Hole

Citation

Teukolsky, Saul Arno (1974) Perturbations of a Rotating Black Hole. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/N3AW-PV92. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08022006-094950

Abstract

Decoupled, separable equations describing perturbations of a Kerr black hole are derived. These equations can be used to study black-hole processes involving scalar, electromagnetic, neutrino or gravitational fields. A number of astrophysical applications are made: Misner's idea that gravitational synchrotron radiation might explain Weber's observations is shown to be untenable; rotating black holes are shown to be stable against small perturbations; energy amplification by "superradiant scattering" of waves off a rotating black hole is computed; the "spin down" (loss of angular momentum) of a rotating black hole caused by a stationary non-axisymmetric perturbation is calculated.

Item Type:

Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))

Subject Keywords:

Physics

Degree Grantor:

California Institute of Technology

Division:

Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy

Major Option:

Physics

Awards:

Einstein Prize (APS), 2021. Member of the US National Academy of Sciences, 2003. Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1996.

Thesis Availability:

Public (worldwide access)

Research Advisor(s):

Thorne, Kip S.

Group:

TAPIR, Astronomy Department

Thesis Committee:

Unknown, Unknown

Defense Date:

19 July 1973

Additional Information:

Einstein Prize citation: "For outstanding contributions to observational tests of general relativity with theories of gravitational waves, astrophysical black holes, and neutron stars."

Funders:

Funding Agency	Grant Number
Pretoria Portland Cement Company	UNSPECIFIED
United States Steel Foundation	UNSPECIFIED
NSF	GP-28027
NSF	GP-27304

Record Number:

CaltechETD:etd-08022006-094950

Persistent URL:

https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08022006-094950

DOI:

10.7907/N3AW-PV92

Related URLs:

URL	URL Type	Description
https://doi.org/10.1086/151796	DOI	Article adapted for Part III (a).
https://doi.org/10.1038/238211a0	DOI	Article adapted for Part III (b).
https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.29.1114	DOI	Article adapted for Part IV (a).
https://doi.org/10.1086/152066	DOI	Article adapted for Appendix.
https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/prizerecipient.cfm?last_nm=Teukolsky&first_nm=Saul&year=2021	Organization	Einstein Prize (APS) announcement, 2021

ORCID:

Author	ORCID
Teukolsky, Saul Arno	0000-0001-9765-4526

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ID Code:

2997

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CaltechTHESIS

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Deposited On:

02 Aug 2006

Last Modified:

09 Oct 2020 22:24

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