The fine structure of Gowdy spacetimes

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.

arXiv commentcontribution to A Spacetime Safari: Essays in honor of Vincent Moncrief

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