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Testing Quantum-Corrected Black Holes with QPOs Observations: A Study of Particle Dynamics and Accretion Flow

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2025-06-23 v1

Abstract

We study the epicyclic oscillations of test particles around rotating quantum-corrected black holes (QCBHs), characterized by mass MM, spin aa, and quantum deformation parameter bb. By deriving the radial (Ωr\Omega_r) and vertical (Ωθ\Omega_\theta) oscillation frequencies, we explore their dependence on spacetime parameters and show that quantum corrections (b0b \neq 0) significantly modify the dynamics compared to the classical Kerr case. Through numerical modelling of accretion around QCBHs, we further examine how bb influences strong-field phenomena, comparing the results with test-particle dynamics and observational data. Our analysis reveals: 1. Quantum corrections shift the ISCOs outward, with bb altering the effective potential and conditions for stable circular motion. 2. The curvature of the potential and thus the epicyclic frequencies change Ωr\Omega_r shows up to 25% deviation for typical bb values, underscoring sensitivity to quantum effects. 3. Precession behavior is modified: while Lense-Thirring precession (ΩLT\Omega_{LT}) remains primarily governed by aa, periastron precession (ΩP\Omega_P) is notably affected by bb, especially near the black hole. 4. Accretion disk simulations confirm the physical effects of bb, aligning well with the test particle analysis. Moreover, quasi-periodic oscillation (QPO) frequencies obtained via both approaches agree with observed low-frequency QPOs from sources like GRS 1915+1051915+105, GRO J165540J1655{-}40, XTE J1550564J1550{-}564, and H1743322H1743{-}322. The distinct frequency profiles and altered ratios offer observational signatures that may distinguish QCBHs from classical black holes. Our findings present testable predictions for X-ray timing and a new avenue to constrain quantum gravity parameters.

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@article{arxiv.2506.16405,
  title  = {Testing Quantum-Corrected Black Holes with QPOs Observations: A Study of Particle Dynamics and Accretion Flow},
  author = {G. Mustafa and Sushant G. Ghosh and Orhan Donmez and S. K. Maurya and Shakhzod Orzuev and Farruh Atamurotov},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.16405},
  year   = {2025}
}

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16 pages, 9 figures, 1 table