The fine structure of Gowdy spacetimes
arXiv:gr-qc/0408018 · doi:10.1088/0264-9381/21/3/012
Abstract
The approach to the singularity in Gowdy spacetimes consists of velocity term dominated behavior, except at a set of isolated points. At and near these points, spiky features grow. This paper reviews what is known about these spikes.
contribution to A Spacetime Safari: Essays in honor of Vincent Moncrief