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Black holes in the quantum universe

High Energy Physics - Theory 2020-07-01 v1 High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology Quantum Physics

Abstract

A succinct summary is given of the problem of reconciling observation of black hole-like objects with quantum mechanics. If quantum black holes behave like subsystems, and also decay, their information must be transferred to their environments. Interactions that accomplish this with `minimal' departure from a standard description are parameterized. Possible sensitivity of gravitational wave or very long baseline interferometric observations to these interactions is briefly outlined.

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@article{arxiv.1905.08807,
  title  = {Black holes in the quantum universe},
  author = {Steven B. Giddings},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1905.08807},
  year   = {2020}
}

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