On the Bondi accretion of a self-interacting complex scalar field

This research investigates how a self-interacting complex scalar field accretes onto a black hole, comparing its behavior to a standard perfect fluid model. The study found that finite-gradient corrections suppress the accretion rate compared to the fluid model, establishing an upper bound on efficiency. These results are important for understanding accretion dynamics when considering complex scalar fields in astrophysical scenarios.

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