Exact general relativistic solutions for a cylindrically symmetric stiff fluid matter source

Fuente: arXiv
Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Harko, Tiberiu, Lobo, Francisco S. N., Mak, Man Kwong
Format: Preprint
Published: 2026
Subjects:
Online Access:
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1866908934400376832
author Harko, Tiberiu
Lobo, Francisco S. N.
Mak, Man Kwong
author_facet Harko, Tiberiu
Lobo, Francisco S. N.
Mak, Man Kwong
contents In this work, we derive the general solutions for a cylindrically symmetric space-time filled with a cosmological perfect fluid obeying $p=γρ$ ($0\leq γ\leq 1$), where $γ=1$ represents a stiff or Zeldovich fluid. Using Marder's metric with coefficients depending on $t$ and $r$, we obtain explicit solutions of the gravitational field equations for the three cases $δ= 1, 0, -1$, corresponding to exponential, power-law, and trigonometric behaviors of the metric functions. The resulting space-times exhibit anisotropic evolution, nontrivial expansion and shear, and curvature singularities, with energy density and pressure profiles determined by the integration constants. These solutions provide a comprehensive framework for modeling cylindrically symmetric cosmologies, offering insights into early-universe dynamics and anisotropic gravitational phenomena. The versatility of the solutions also opens avenues for extensions to higher-dimensional or modified gravity scenarios, making them a valuable tool for both theoretical and phenomenological studies in general relativity.
format Preprint
id arxiv_https___arxiv_org_abs_2604_02449
institution arXiv
publishDate 2026
record_format arxiv
spellingShingle Exact general relativistic solutions for a cylindrically symmetric stiff fluid matter source
Harko, Tiberiu
Lobo, Francisco S. N.
Mak, Man Kwong
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
High Energy Physics - Theory
In this work, we derive the general solutions for a cylindrically symmetric space-time filled with a cosmological perfect fluid obeying $p=γρ$ ($0\leq γ\leq 1$), where $γ=1$ represents a stiff or Zeldovich fluid. Using Marder's metric with coefficients depending on $t$ and $r$, we obtain explicit solutions of the gravitational field equations for the three cases $δ= 1, 0, -1$, corresponding to exponential, power-law, and trigonometric behaviors of the metric functions. The resulting space-times exhibit anisotropic evolution, nontrivial expansion and shear, and curvature singularities, with energy density and pressure profiles determined by the integration constants. These solutions provide a comprehensive framework for modeling cylindrically symmetric cosmologies, offering insights into early-universe dynamics and anisotropic gravitational phenomena. The versatility of the solutions also opens avenues for extensions to higher-dimensional or modified gravity scenarios, making them a valuable tool for both theoretical and phenomenological studies in general relativity.
title Exact general relativistic solutions for a cylindrically symmetric stiff fluid matter source
topic General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
High Energy Physics - Theory
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.02449