A couple of interesting black hole papers

In summary, the conversation discussed a link to lecture notes on gravitational collapse and the author's extensive knowledge in the field. Two specific papers were mentioned, one discussing the production of super-extremal Kerr black holes and the other validating the hoop conjecture for extreme collisions. The conversation concluded with no further insights to add.
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In another thread (on Oppenheimer-Snyder collapse), I posted a link to some lecture notes on gravitational collapse. Checking on the author, I find he is extremely prolific on many fundamental areas of GR (from the computational standpoint). Of particular interest:

http://arxiv.org/abs/1105.0122
catch phrase: you probably cannot produce super-extremal Kerr black hole

http://arxiv.org/abs/1209.6138
If two bodies collide, gamma factor does contribute to likelihood of forming a BH;
LHC hasn't got a chance to produce them, though.
 
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No more to add. These papers stand on their own. Looking back on these, I find the second particularly interesting for validating the hoop conjecture for extreme collisions.
 
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1. What are black holes?

Black holes are regions in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from them. They are formed when a massive star dies and collapses in on itself, creating a point of infinite density known as a singularity.

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These papers propose new theories and findings related to black holes, which have been one of the most intriguing objects in the universe. They provide new insights and advancements in our understanding of these mysterious and powerful objects.

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There are many scientists and researchers who have contributed to the study of black holes and have written papers on the subject. Some notable names include Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and Kip Thorne.

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The study of black holes is crucial in our understanding of the universe and its evolution. These papers provide new insights and theories on the behavior and properties of black holes, which can help us better understand the laws of physics and the fundamental nature of the universe.

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