Gravastar Formation Theory Proposed

Theoretical physicists Daniel Jampolski and Professor Luciano Rezzolla from Goethe University Frankfurt have proposed a new dynamic solution to Albert Einstein's equations of General Relativity. Their study suggests that when a massive star collapses, it might not form a black hole with a singularity and event horizon, but instead could trigger the birth of a tiny new universe inside the dying star. This miniature cosmos, driven by dark energy, would expand and push back against gravity, preventing complete collapse and creating an exotic object known as a gravastar. This research provides the first explanation for how gravastars could emerge from the collapse of ordinary matter, addressing a question debated for approximately 25 years.