Black holes and the LHC: A review

TL;DR

This review discusses the theoretical basis and potential for producing and detecting microscopic higher-dimensional black holes at the LHC within low-scale gravity models.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of the theoretical foundations and critically examines the prospects for black hole production and detection at the LHC.

Findings

Black holes could theoretically be produced at the LHC in low-scale gravity models.

Detection methods for microscopic black holes are discussed and evaluated.

The likelihood of black hole formation depends on the energy concentration and extra dimensions.

Abstract

In low-scale gravity models, a particle collider with trans-Planckian collision energies can be an ideal place for producing black holes because a large amount of energy can be concentrated at the collision point, which can ultimately lead to black hole formation. In this article, the theoretical foundation for microscopic higher dimensional black holes is reviewed and the possible production and detection at the LHC is described and critically examined.