http://arxiv.org/abs/1711.08298
An inhomogeneous pseudo-scalar field configuration behaves like an optically active medium. Consequently, if a light ray passes through an axion cloud surrounding a Kerr black hole, it may experience a polarization-dependent bending. We explore the size and relevance of such effect considering both the QCD axion and a generic axion-like particle.
A. Plascencia and A. Urbano
Thu, 23 Nov 17
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Comments: Bulk of 29 pages + 11 figures
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