Black Holes and Scalar Fields

Abstract

No-hair theorems in theories of gravity with a scalar field are briefly and critically reviewed. Their significance and limitations are discussed and potential evasions are considered.

16 pages, contribution to the Classical and Quantum Gravity Focus Issue "Black holes and fundamental fields"

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