Title
Critical collapse in 2+1 gravity
Abstract
Starting with the work of Choptuik ’92, numerical relativity predicts that naked singularity spacetimes arise on the threshold of dispersion and black hole formation, a phenomenon referred to as critical collapse. In this talk, I will present for 2+1 gravity the first rigorous construction of threshold naked singularities in general relativity. Joint work with Igor Rodnianski (Princeton University).
Please note that the seminar will take place in person in room 140 of Huxley Building.