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Gravitational collapse with decaying vacuum energy

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The effect of dark energy on the end state of spherical radiation collapse is considered within the context of the cosmic censorship hypothesis. It is found that it is possible to have both black holes as well as naked singularities.

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BEESHAM, A. Gravitational collapse with decaying vacuum energy. Pramana - J Phys 77, 429–432 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-011-0162-8

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