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Three-dimensional quantum black holes: a primer

High Energy Physics - Theory 2024-07-19 v2 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

We review constructions of three-dimensional `quantum' black holes. Such spacetimes arise via holographic braneworlds and are exact solutions to an induced higher-derivative theory of gravity consistently coupled to a largec-c quantum field theory with an ultraviolet cutoff, accounting for all orders of semi-classical backreaction. Notably, such quantum-corrected black holes are much larger than the Planck length. We describe the geometry and horizon thermodynamics of a host of asymptotically (anti-) de Sitter and flat quantum black holes. A summary of higher-dimensional extensions is given. We survey multiple applications of quantum black holes and braneworld holography.

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@article{arxiv.2407.03410,
  title  = {Three-dimensional quantum black holes: a primer},
  author = {Emanuele Panella and Juan F. Pedraza and Andrew Svesko},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2407.03410},
  year   = {2024}
}

Comments

Invited review, 97 pages + appendices, multiple figures; v2: references added

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