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Quasi-homogeneous black hole geometrothermodynamics in Einstein-Maxwell theory

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2026-05-08 v1

Abstract

In this review, we establish the mathematical framework of geometrothermodynamics (GTD) as a formalism capable of describing non-extensive, quasi-homogeneous, self-gravitating systems in a Legendre-invariant manner. We argue that the fundamental equations of black holes are quasi-homogeneous functions, a property that invalidates the standard Euler identity of laboratory thermodynamics. We derive the metrics for the equilibrium manifold and analyze their curvature singularities for the Reissner-Nordstr\"om, Kerr, and Kerr-Newman black holes. Furthermore, we establish a direct correspondence between the curvature singularities of the equilibrium space and phase transitions, as determined by the divergences of the corresponding heat capacities.

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@article{arxiv.2605.06602,
  title  = {Quasi-homogeneous black hole geometrothermodynamics in Einstein-Maxwell theory},
  author = {Hernando Quevedo},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.06602},
  year   = {2026}
}

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Submitted to IJMPA (Proceedings of the conference "Astrophysics and Space Science in Marche II", Camerino (Italy), September 2025.)