Do massive compact objects without event horizon exist in infinite derivative gravity?
arXiv:1707.00273 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.96.084069
Abstract
Einstein's General theory of relativity is plagued by cosmological and blackhole type singularities Recently, it has been shown that infinite derivative, ghost free, gravity can yield non-singular cosmological and mini-blackhole solutions. In particular, the theory possesses a {\it mass-gap} determined by the scale of new physics. We will use this property to argue that it is possible to form a non-singular super-massive compact objects without having any event horizon in this class of theories.
5 pages, Accepted version for the journal
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