Astronomical tests for quantum black hole structure
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2017-11-01 v2 High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
High Energy Physics - Theory
Abstract
Quantum modifications to black holes on scales comparable to the horizon size, or even more radical physics, are apparently needed to reconcile the existence of black holes with the principles of quantum mechanics. This piece gives an overview of some possible observational tests for such departures from a classical description of black holes, via gravitational wave detection and very long baseline interferometry. (Invited comment for Nature Astronomy.)
Cite
@article{arxiv.1703.03387,
title = {Astronomical tests for quantum black hole structure},
author = {Steven B. Giddings},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1703.03387},
year = {2017}
}
Comments
5 pages. Author's version, before final edits for journal. v2: added refs