On the constraints problem for the Einstein–Yang–Mills–Higgs system

Abstract

We provide proofs of some key propositions that were used in previous work by Dossa and Tadmon dealing with the characteristic initial value problem for the Einstein–Yang–Mills–Higgs (EYMH) system. The aforesaid proofs were missing, making the considered work difficult to understand. This work is presented with a view to have an almost self-contained paper. With this respect we completely recall the process of constructing initial data for the EYMH system on two intersecting smooth null hypersurfaces as done in the work of Dossa and Tadmon mentioned above. This is achieved by successfully adapting the hierarchical method set up by Rendall to solve the same problem for the Einstein equations in vacuum and with perfect fluid source. Many delicate calculations and expressions are given in details so as to address, in a forthcoming work, the issue of global resolution of the characteristic initial value problem for the EYMH system. The method obviously applies to the Einstein–Maxwell and the Einstein-scalar field models as well.