Published July 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Black holes, information, and the universal coefficient theorem

  • 1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, London WC1E 6BT (United Kingdom)

Description

General relativity is based on the diffeomorphism covariant formulation of the laws of physics while quantum mechanics is based on the principle of unitary evolution. In this article, I provide a possible answer to the black hole information paradox by means of homological algebra and pairings generated by the universal coefficient theorem. The unitarity of processes involving black holes is restored by the demanding invariance of the laws of physics to the change of coefficient structures in cohomology.

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Journal Title
Journal of Mathematical Physics
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
0022-2488
CODEN
JMAPAQ

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
48041246
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ALGEBRA; BLACK HOLES; GENERAL RELATIVITY THEORY; INFORMATION; QUANTUM MECHANICS; UNITARITY
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; MATHEMATICS; MECHANICS; RELATIVITY THEORY

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