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Kerr-de Sitter black hole.

The Kerr-de Sitter (KdS) black hole is a solution to Einstein’s field equations that combines the effects of rotation (angular momentum) and a positive cosmological constant (Λ). Here are the key points about this intriguing spacetime:

Background: The most astrophysically relevant black hole is the uncharged, rotating Kerr solution. It belongs to the broader class of Kerr-Newman metrics. A generalization of the rotating Kerr black hole to include a cosmological constant Λ was discovered by Carter. This solution is commonly referred to as the Kerr-de Sitter spacetime1. Features: The KdS black hole combines the properties of rotation (angular momentum) and a positive cosmological constant. It describes the exterior region around a rotating black hole in a de Sitter universe (where Λ > 0). The KdS metric is a special case of the more general Plebanski-Demianski metric, which represents the most general solution for a Petrov Type D spacetime. Unlike the original Kerr solution, which assumes a constant vacuum energy, the KdS metric accounts for the deformation of the cosmological constant near the black hole2. Geometric Aspects: The KdS spacetime exhibits a warped curvature due to the rotation of the black hole. The impact of rotation is evident in the geometry, affecting the shape of spacetime around the black hole. Cosmological Constant Interpretation: The KdS solution interprets the cosmological constant as vacuum energy. By considering the deformation of Λ near black holes, it aims for a more realistic description that goes beyond the classical concept of a constant vacuum energy. This approach avoids postulating ad hoc models and instead seeks to understand how the cosmological constant behaves in the strong-field regime2. In summary, the Kerr-de Sitter black hole provides a fascinating glimpse into the interplay between rotation, vacuum energy, and the structure of spacetime. Its geometric richness and implications continue to captivate physicists and astronomers alike.