Quantum Aspects of Black Holes

Prerequisite

General Relativity, Field Theory, String Theory

Abstract

Starting with an overview of the classical/semi-classical aspects of black holes, this course will emphasise black hole quantum aspects. We will review the basic aspects of these objects and their thermodynamics, the derivation of Hawking radiation and examine different formulations/resolutions of the information paradox. Then we will discuss some advanced topics and take a look at recent relevant results in the field including black hole complementarity, firewall controversy and the information paradox in AdS/CFT.

Lecturer Intro.

Hossein Yavartanoo is a theoretical high energy physicist and have been worked on various topics on quantum field theory, string theory, black hole physics and holographic principle. The broad questions my research aims to address is: what are the building blocks of spacetime and matter? String theory provides a potential framework to answer these questions because it can unify quantum theory with gravity in a very natural way. At present time, my main focus is studying quantum aspects of black holes.