Critical collapse of a massive scalar field in semi-classical loop quantum gravity

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Autores principales: Xin, Li-Jie, Zhang, Xiangdong
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Publicado: 2026
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author Xin, Li-Jie
Zhang, Xiangdong
author_facet Xin, Li-Jie
Zhang, Xiangdong
contents We investigate critical phenomena during the gravitational collapse of a massive scalar field under two distinct semi-classical loop quantum gravity (LQG) approaches within spherical symmetry. Numerical simulations reveal that the massive scalar field in both semi-classical frameworks exhibits two distinct types of critical behavior, consistent with the classical scenario. When the scalar field's mass parameter is small, type II critical phenomena emerge, with the resulting echoing periods and critical exponents precisely matching those obtained in general relativity. In contrast, a large mass parameter triggers type I critical phenomena, where the resulting black holes possess a finite minimum mass. These findings suggest that semi-classical corrections from LQG have a negligible impact on the dynamics of critical collapse.
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spellingShingle Critical collapse of a massive scalar field in semi-classical loop quantum gravity
Xin, Li-Jie
Zhang, Xiangdong
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
We investigate critical phenomena during the gravitational collapse of a massive scalar field under two distinct semi-classical loop quantum gravity (LQG) approaches within spherical symmetry. Numerical simulations reveal that the massive scalar field in both semi-classical frameworks exhibits two distinct types of critical behavior, consistent with the classical scenario. When the scalar field's mass parameter is small, type II critical phenomena emerge, with the resulting echoing periods and critical exponents precisely matching those obtained in general relativity. In contrast, a large mass parameter triggers type I critical phenomena, where the resulting black holes possess a finite minimum mass. These findings suggest that semi-classical corrections from LQG have a negligible impact on the dynamics of critical collapse.
title Critical collapse of a massive scalar field in semi-classical loop quantum gravity
topic General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.18191