From computation to black holes and space-time foam

We show that quantum mechanics and general relativity limit the speed nu of a simple computer (such as a black hole) and its memory space I to I(nu2) less, similar(t(-2))P, where t(P) is the Planck time. We also show that the lifetime of a simple clock and its precision are similarly limited. These bounds and the holographic bound originate from the same physics that governs the quantum fluctuations of space-time. We further show that these physical bounds are realized for black holes, yielding the correct Hawking black hole lifetime, and that space-time undergoes much larger quantum fluctuations than conventional wisdom claims-almost within range of detection with modern gravitational-wave interferometers.     

Instability of black holes with scalar charge

Black holes with a conformal scalar field are proved to be unstable under monopole perturbations.     

Critical phenomena of regular black holes in anti-de Sitter space-time

In General Relativity, addressing coupling to a non-linear electromagnetic field, together with a negative cosmological constant, we obtain the general static spherical symmetric black hole solution with magnetic charges, which is asymptotic to anti-de Sitter (AdS) space-times. In particular, for a degenerate case the solution becomes a Hayward–AdS black hole, which is regular everywhere in the full space-time. The existence of such a regular black hole solution preserves the weak energy condition, while the strong energy condition is violated. We then derive the first law and the Smarr formula of the black hole solution. We further discuss its thermodynamic properties and study the critical phenomena in the extended phase space where the cosmological constant is treated as a thermodynamic variable as well as the parameter associated with the non-linear electrodynamics. We obtain many interesting results such as: the Maxwell equal area law in the \(P{-}V\) (or \(S{-}T\)) diagram is violated and consequently the critical point \((T_*,P_*)\) of the first order small–large black hole transition does not coincide with the inflection point (\(T_c,P_c\)) of the isotherms; the Clapeyron equation describing the coexistence curve of the Van der Waals (vdW) fluid is no longer valid; the heat capacity at constant pressure is finite at the critical point; the various exponents near the critical point are also different from those of the vdW fluid.     

Anomalous production of chiral charge from black holes

The Reissner Nordström solution to Einstein equations coupled to a Yang-Mills field is unstable against the emission of light-charged fermions. We study the flux chirality in this decay process and illustrate the consistency of the result with the prediction of the axial anomaly.     

Magnetic charge,black holes,and cosmic censorship

The possibility of converting a Reissner-Nordström black hole into a naked singularity by means of test particle accretion is considered. The dually charged Reissner-Nordström metric describes a black hole only when M² > Q³ + P². The test particle equations of motion are shown to allow test particles with arbitrarily large magnetic charge/mass ratios to fall radially into electrically charged black holes. To determine the nature of the final state (black hole or naked singularity) an exact solution of Einstein's equations representing a spherical shell of magnetically charged dust falling into an electrically charged black hole is studied. Naked singularities are never formed so long as the weak energy condition is obeyed by the infalling matter. The differences between the spherical shell model and an infalling point test particle are examined and discussed.     

Nonexistence of multiple black holes in asymptotically Euclidean static vacuum space-time

Using the positive mass theorem, we show that the connectivity assumption of the black hole boundary is not necessary for proving the spherical symmetry of asymptotically Euclidean static vacuum space-time; thus there exist no asymptotically Euclidean static vacuum space-times with multiple black holes.     

Vacuum polarization and the spontaneous loss of charge by black holes

The spontaneous loss of charge by black holes due to particle emission is discussed. For large black holes (more massive than 10¹⁷ g) the process is shown to be governed by a Schwinger type formula. For smaller black holes the method of calculating the process is described and asymptotic forms for scattering and superradiant coefficients given.     

General tachyon absorption by Kerr-Newman black holes: Thermodynamic consequences

Following the analyses of B. Carter and J. V. Narlikar, the nature of the incomplete, spacelike trajectories about a charged, rotating black hole is described. The study concentrates on those paths which a charged tachyon would follow, incident from off the equatorial plane (on which=/2). The effect of the absorption upon the black hole is calculated and it is concluded that for _i /2 only certain charged tachyons will reduce its entropy. However, a sustained bombardment by such particles could cause the singularity to be exposed.     

The simplest black holes

A relativistic gravitational theory in (1 + 1) dimensions is presented which exhibits many of the qualitative features of (3 + 1)-dimensional general relativity. The field equations are simple enough for undergraduates to solve yet rich enough in structure to form a useful pedagogical example for exploring the qualitative features of relativistic gravitation. Black hole solutions to the field equations of the theory are derived and its relationship to Newtonian gravity is discussed in detail.     

Fermion tunneling from squashed black holes in the GSdel universe and charged Kaluza-Klein space-time

This paper is devoted to the investigation the fermion tunneling radiation of squashed black holes in the G6del universe and charged Kaluza-Klein space-time. For black holes with different dimensions, establishing a set of appropriate matrices γμ for the general covariant Dirac equation plays an important role in the semi-classical tunneling method. By constructing two sets of γμ matrices, we have successfully derived the tunneling probability and Hawking temperature of the black holes.     

The motion of black holes

The motion of axisymmetric non rotating black holes is discussed using the properties of Weyl solutions. It is shown that there are no such solutions representing more than one black hole or black holes and ordinary massive bodies apart from the exceptional case of a massive body which surrounds or partially surrounds a black hole. A new exact solution is obtained representing a black hole chased by a negative mass particle, both objects being uniformly accelerated and all solutions representing a single black hole tidally distorted by an external static, axisymmetric gravitational field are obtained.     

Dilaton gravity, (quasi-) black holes,and scalar charge

Electrically charged dust is considered in the framework of Einstein–Maxwell–dilaton gravity with a Lagrangian containing the interaction term \(P(\chi )F_{\mu \nu }F^{\mu \nu }\) , where \(P(\chi )\) is an arbitrary function of the dilaton scalar field \(\chi \) , which can be normal or phantom. Without assumption of spatial symmetry, we show that static configurations exist for arbitrary functions \(g_{00} = \exp (2\gamma (x^{i}))\) ( \(i=1,2,3\) ) and \(\chi =\chi (\gamma )\) . If \(\chi = \mathrm{const}\) , the classical Majumdar–Papapetrou (MP) system is restored. We discuss solutions that represent black holes (BHs) and quasi-black holes (QBHs), deduce some general results and confirm them by examples. In particular, we analyze configurations with spherical and cylindrical symmetries. It turns out that cylindrical BHs and QBHs cannot exist without negative energy density somewhere in space. However, in general, BHs and QBHs can be phantom-free, that is, can exist with everywhere nonnegative energy densities of matter, scalar and electromagnetic fields.     

Validity of thermodynamic laws and weak cosmic censorship for AdS black holes and black holes in a cavity

By throwing a test charged particle into a Reissner-Nordstrom (RN) black hole, we test the validity of the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the weak cosmic censorship conjecture (WCCC) with two types of boundary conditions: the asymptotically anti-de Sitter (AdS) space and a Dirichlet cavity wall placed in an asymptotically flat space. For the RN-AdS black hole, the second law of thermodynamics is satisfied, and the WCCC is violated for both extremal and near-extremal black holes. For the RN black hole in a cavity, the entropy can either increase or decrease depending on the change in the charge, and the WCCC is satisfied/violated for the extremal/near-extremal black hole. Our results indicate that there may be a connection between the black hole thermodynamics and the boundary condition imposed on the black hole.     

Stefan-Boltzmann law for black bodies and black holes

Since black holes radiate with a thermal spectrum and therefore possess a radiation pressure, Boltzmann's derivation of Stefan's Law can be applied to black holes. In order that the entropy be proportional to the surface area of the black hole, the pressure must be negative. If the second law is not to be violated, then the temperature must also be negative. This leads to a canonical formulation for fluctuations. A comparison with other approaches is given and doubts are raised concerning the validity of conventional black hole thermodynamics.     

The inconsistency of a model for internal structure of black holes

The recent claim that a black hole can be treated as a relativistic gas of micro black holes (planckions) is shown to be physically inconsistent and in fact is grossly in error. Any deductions made about black holes from such models must therefore be treated with caution.     

一般加速带电带磁的动态黑洞中标量场的熵

在一般加速带电带磁的动态黑洞中,化简Klein-Gordon场方程,利用乌龟坐标变换,得到在视界面附近的辐射温度.用薄膜brick-wall模型,选择适当的截断因子和薄膜厚度,得到在视界面附近薄膜上的熵,结果表明黑洞熵与视界面积成正比. 关键词： 黑洞 Hawking温度 薄膜brick-wall模型 熵