On the role of density inhomogeneity and local anisotropy in the fate of spherical collapse

TL;DR

This paper derives an expression for the active gravitational mass in collapsing fluids, highlighting how density inhomogeneity and local anisotropy influence the outcome of spherical gravitational collapse.

Contribution

It introduces a new expression for gravitational mass that emphasizes the effects of inhomogeneity and anisotropy in collapse scenarios.

Findings

Density inhomogeneity affects collapse dynamics.

Local anisotropy influences gravitational mass distribution.

The derived expression clarifies the role of these factors in collapse outcomes.

Abstract

We obtain an expression for the active gravitational mass of a collapsing fluid distribution, which brings out the role of density inhomogeneity and local anisotropy in the fate of spherical collapse.