Abstract
Recent developments in blackhole physics are reviewed. It is pointed out that black hole thermodynamics is a theory of exceptional unity and elegance. Starting from the discovery of thermal emission from black holes (evaporation process) by Hawking, the four thermodynamic laws they obey, the nonzero temperature and entropy, angular momentum and charge of the black holes are dealt with. The influence of this thermodynamics on quantum theory and gravitation is discussed in relation to particle creation and quantum gravity. The formation and basic properties of black holes are described in terms of significant milestones. The decade-long development of black hole thermodynamics from 1963-73 is highlighted. The fundamental issues arising in particle physics as a result of these discoveries are discussed.
Wilkins, D C
[1]
- Tata Inst. of Fundamental Research, Bombay (India)
Citation Formats
Wilkins, D C.
Gravity, quantum theory and the evaporation of black holes. [Review].
India: N. p.,
1977.
Web.
Wilkins, D C.
Gravity, quantum theory and the evaporation of black holes. [Review].
India.
Wilkins, D C.
1977.
"Gravity, quantum theory and the evaporation of black holes. [Review]."
India.
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title = {Gravity, quantum theory and the evaporation of black holes. [Review]}
author = {Wilkins, D C}
abstractNote = {Recent developments in blackhole physics are reviewed. It is pointed out that black hole thermodynamics is a theory of exceptional unity and elegance. Starting from the discovery of thermal emission from black holes (evaporation process) by Hawking, the four thermodynamic laws they obey, the nonzero temperature and entropy, angular momentum and charge of the black holes are dealt with. The influence of this thermodynamics on quantum theory and gravitation is discussed in relation to particle creation and quantum gravity. The formation and basic properties of black holes are described in terms of significant milestones. The decade-long development of black hole thermodynamics from 1963-73 is highlighted. The fundamental issues arising in particle physics as a result of these discoveries are discussed.}
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volume = {8:2}
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year = {1977}
month = {Jun}
}
title = {Gravity, quantum theory and the evaporation of black holes. [Review]}
author = {Wilkins, D C}
abstractNote = {Recent developments in blackhole physics are reviewed. It is pointed out that black hole thermodynamics is a theory of exceptional unity and elegance. Starting from the discovery of thermal emission from black holes (evaporation process) by Hawking, the four thermodynamic laws they obey, the nonzero temperature and entropy, angular momentum and charge of the black holes are dealt with. The influence of this thermodynamics on quantum theory and gravitation is discussed in relation to particle creation and quantum gravity. The formation and basic properties of black holes are described in terms of significant milestones. The decade-long development of black hole thermodynamics from 1963-73 is highlighted. The fundamental issues arising in particle physics as a result of these discoveries are discussed.}
journal = []
volume = {8:2}
journal type = {AC}
place = {India}
year = {1977}
month = {Jun}
}