Gravitational collapse of a spherical scalar field

TL;DR

This paper reviews the relativistic collapse of a spherical scalar field, highlighting key analytical and numerical studies, and discussing implications for cosmic censorship and recent developments in the field.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of analytical and numerical research on scalar field collapse, emphasizing advances related to cosmic censorship and recent perspectives.

Findings

Insights into cosmic censorship from scalar field collapse

Summary of analytical and numerical methods used

Recent perspectives on gravitational collapse

Abstract

Examining the relativistic collapse of a spherical spacetime where gravity is coupled with a scalar field, this review provides a thorough analysis of some of the most relevant studies from both analytical and numerical perspectives. The discussion includes achievements made in this field, with a focus on those related to cosmic censorship, as well as recent perspectives on the topic.