Junction conditions at spacetime singularities

TL;DR

This paper proposes a new method for extending spacetime geometries across singularities by using the metric density as a fundamental variable, enabling unique extensions in several classical solutions.

Contribution

It introduces a regularization approach based on the metric density, providing a framework for junction conditions at singularities and extending key spacetime models.

Findings

Achieves unique extensions of Schwarzschild and Reissner-Nordström black holes.

Extends Friedmann-Robertson-Walker universe across the Big Bang.

Provides a unified approach for handling singularities in classical solutions.

Abstract

A classical model for the extension of singular spacetime geometries across their singularities is presented. The regularization introduced by this model is based on the following observation. Among the geometries that satisfy Einstein's field equations there is a class of geometries, with certain singularities, where the components of the metric density and their partial derivatives remain finite in the limit where the singularity is approached. Here we exploit this regular behavior of the metric density and elevate its status to that of a fundamental variable -- from which the metric is constructed. We express Einstein's field equations as a set of equations for the metric density, and postulate junction conditions that the metric density satisfies at singularities. Using this model we extend certain geometries across their singularities. The following examples are discussed: radiation dominated Friedmann-Robertson-Walker Universe, Schwarzschild black hole, Reissner-Nordstr\"{o}m black hole, and certain Kasner solutions. For all of the above mentioned examples we obtain a unique extension of the geometry beyond the singularity.