The 1965 Penrose singularity theorem. (1st June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Senovilla, José M M; Garfinkle, David
• Is Part Of: Classical and quantum gravity. Volume 32:Number 12(2015:Jun.)
• Publication Date: 2015-06-01
• Subjects: singularity theorems -- trapped surfaces -- history of science; 02.40.Dw -- 04.20.Cv -- 04.20.Gz; Quantum gravity -- Periodicals; Gravitation -- Periodicals; Relativity (Physics) -- Periodicals; Space and time -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 521.1
• DOI: 10.1088/0264-9381/32/12/124008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-9381

Abstract

Abstract: We review the first modern singularity theorem, published by Penrose in 1965. This is the first genuine post-Einsteinian result in general relativity, where the fundamental and fruitful concept of the closed trapped surface was introduced. We include historical remarks, an appraisal of the theorem's impact, and relevant current and future work that belongs to its legacy.