Why doesn't a real Infinite Redshift Limit occur at R+ for Kerr BHs?

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of Infinite Redshift in the context of Kerr Black Holes, specifically addressing the misconception that it occurs where gtt = 0. Participants highlight the complexities involved in understanding this phenomenon and express frustration over the lack of accessible resources. The conversation emphasizes the need for further exploration into the mathematical framework governing Kerr Black Holes to clarify the conditions under which Infinite Redshift manifests.

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  • Understanding of Kerr Black Hole metrics
  • Familiarity with general relativity concepts
  • Knowledge of the mathematical properties of the metric tensor
  • Basic grasp of redshift phenomena in astrophysics
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  • Research Kerr Black Hole metrics and their implications
  • Study the mathematical derivation of gtt in general relativity
  • Explore the concept of redshift in various astrophysical contexts
  • Investigate existing literature on Infinite Redshift and its exceptions
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Astronomers, physicists, and students of general relativity seeking to deepen their understanding of black hole physics and the specific behaviors of Kerr Black Holes.

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The exercise says the following:

" Considering a body radially infalling towards a Kerr black hole, show that ˙t becomes infinite at the horizon r = r+ but not at the static limit r = R+. Although the r = R+ surface is usually called “infinite redshift surface” (because gtt = 0 there), argue that this is not where the actual infinite redshift takes place (as seen from infinity). What prevents a source of light from being infinitely redshifted at R"
Relevant Equations
We got the formulae for EH raidus (r+) and the radius for Ergosphere (R+).
As I have studied before, I found that Infinite Red Shift occurs where gtt = 0 but this exercise says that on Kerr's Black Hole it doesn't really work like that.

Right now I'm blocked because I didn't find anything on the internet about it so I don't know how to show this phenomenon. Any help would be great.
 
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