General relativity, Lauricella's hypergeometric function $F_D$ and the theory of braids

dc.creatorKraniotis, G. V.
dc.date2007-09-21
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T08:31:28Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T08:31:28Z
dc.descriptionThe exact (closed form) solutions of the equations of motion in the theory of general relativity that describe motion of test particle and photon in Kerr and Kerr-(anti) de Sitter spacetimes all involve the multivariable hypergeometric function of Lauricella $F_D$: Kraniotis [Class. Quantum Grav. {\bf 21} 2004, 4743; Class. Quantum Grav. {\bf 22} 2005, 4391; Class. Quantum Grav. {\bf 24} 2007, 1775]. The domain of variables ${\cal D}_n$ of the corresponding function depends on the first integrals of motion associated with the isometries of the Kerr-(anti) de Sitter metric and Carter's constant $Q$ as well as on the cosmological constant $Λ$ and the Kerr (rotation) parameter. In this work we discuss the topological properties of the domain ${\cal D}_n$ and in particular its fundamental connection with the theory of braids. An intrinsic relationship of general relativity with the pure braids is established.
dc.description16 pages, LaTeX
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0709.3391
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0709.3391
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/138508
dc.subjectGeneral Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
dc.titleGeneral relativity, Lauricella's hypergeometric function $F_D$ and the theory of braids
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