Classical derivation of black-hole entropy

Journal Article · Thu Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.35.449· OSTI ID:5931003

Gould, A

The proportionality between black-hole entropy and area is derived from the minimal assumption that black holes are classical thermodynamic objects. The relationship between the classical and quantum formulas is shown to be similar to that of blackbody radiation. Classical thermodynamics is shown to imply certain characteristics for classical waves which are normally thought to be quantum mechanical in origin.

• Research Organization: Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305
• OSTI ID: 5931003
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Vol. 35:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
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QUANTUM MECHANICS
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ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
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