Problems Rigidity / Uniqueness K-304
K-304

Near-Kerr implies Kerr with computable constants

open Rigidity / Uniqueness

Statement

Upgrade perturbative uniqueness theorems near Kerr so that the hypotheses are checkable geometric inequalities with explicit constants.

Mathematical prerequisites

Perturbative uniqueness; unique continuation; invariant boundary data; effective estimates.

Why it matters

Current near-Kerr rigidity results are often too implicit for direct geometric use.

Completion criteria

A complete answer must state finite, computable conditions implying exact Kerrness and give quantitative parameter control.

Implications if solved

Would make rigidity much more usable for both analysis and numerical relativity.


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