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Irreversible thermodynamics of black holes

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

Black holes are shown to obey the principles of irreversible thermodynamics in the form of a fluctuation-dissipation theorem for their zero-point quantum fluctuations. Moreover Hawking radiation is shown to be related to the macroscopic radiation of a nonstationary black holes in accordance with Onsager's principle.

Research Organization:
Center for Relativity, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712
OSTI ID:
7304741
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 38:23; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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