Observational strong gravity and quantum black hole structure
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2016-11-14 v2 High Energy Physics - Theory
Abstract
Quantum considerations have led many theorists to believe that classical black hole physics is modified not just deep inside black holes but at {\it horizon scales}, or even further outward. The near-horizon regime has just begun to be observationally probed for astrophysical black holes -- both by LIGO, and by the Event Horizon Telescope. This suggests exciting prospects for observational constraints on or discovery of new quantum black hole structure. This paper overviews arguments for certain such structure and these prospects.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1605.05341,
title = {Observational strong gravity and quantum black hole structure},
author = {Steven B. Giddings},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1605.05341},
year = {2016}
}
Comments
4 pages + refs. Received "Honorable mention" in 2016 Gravity Research Foundation essay contest. v2, version to be published in IJMPD