On the Kerr quantum area spectrum
Creators
- 1. Physics Department, University of Seoul, Seoul 130-743 (Korea, Republic of)
Description
Suppose that there is a quantum operator that describes the horizon area of a black hole. Then what would be the form of the ensuing quantum spectrum? In this regard, it has been conjectured that the characteristic frequencies of the black hole oscillations can be used to calibrate the spacing between the spectral levels. The current paper begins with a brief review of this conjecture and some of its subsequent developments. We then suggest a simple but vital modification to a recent treatment on the Kerr (or rotating black hole) spectrum. As a consequence of this refinement, we are able to rectify a prior inconsistency (as was found between two distinct calculations) and to establish, unambiguously, a universal form for the Kerr and Schwarzschild spectra
Availability note (English)
Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0264-9381/25/20/205014Additional details
Identifiers
- DOI
- 10.1088/0264-9381/25/20/205014;
- PII
- S0264-9381(08)79891-5;
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Classical and Quantum Gravity
- Journal Volume
- 25
- Journal Issue
- 20
- Journal Page Range
- [6 p.]
- ISSN
- 0264-9381
- CODEN
- CQGRDG
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 40075109
- Subject category
- S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
- Descriptors DEI
- BLACK HOLES; KERR FIELD; QUANTUM MECHANICS; QUANTUM OPERATORS; SCHWARZSCHILD RADIUS; SPECTRA
- Descriptors DEC
- GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS; MATHEMATICAL OPERATORS; MECHANICS