Published October 21, 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

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/10.1088/0264-9381/25/20/205014

Additional 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