Model for Quantum Effects in Stellar Collapse

TL;DR

This paper introduces a simplified model of stellar collapse and assesses quantum effects, concluding that they are not significant in the process of astrophysical object collapse.

Contribution

The study provides a straightforward model for stellar collapse and evaluates quantum stress-energy, showing quantum effects are negligible in such astrophysical events.

Findings

Quantum effects are insignificant in stellar collapse.

The model simplifies understanding of collapse dynamics.

Quantum stress-energy tensor evaluated and found to be minor.

Abstract

We present a simple model for stellar collapse and evaluate the quantum mechanical stress-energy tensor to argue that quantum effects do not play an important role for the collapse of astrophysical objects.