Parametrization of singularities of the Demiański-Newman spacetimes

Abstract

We propose a new presentation of the Demiański-Newman (DN) solution of the axisymmetric Einstein equations. We introduce new dimensionless parameters $p$, $q$ and $s$, but keeping the Boyer-Lindquist coordinate transformation used for the Kerr metric in the Ernst method. The family of DN metrics is studied and it is shown that the main role of $s$ is to determine the singularities, which we obtain by calculating the Riemann tensor components and the invariants of curvature. So, $s$ reveals itself as the parameter of the singular rings on the inner ergosphere.

9 pages, RevTeX, 4 EPS figures, uses graficx.sty