Black Hole Information as Topological Qubits

TL;DR

This paper proposes that black hole information is stored as topological qubits, which are protected from decoherence, maintaining a smooth horizon during evaporation.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of black hole information as topological qubits, providing a novel protection mechanism for horizon smoothness based on topological quantum computing principles.

Findings

Black hole information can be modeled as topological qubits.

Topological protection prevents horizon from becoming rough during evaporation.

Ensures the horizon remains young and smooth over time.

Abstract

The principle of balanced holography, introduced in [1], posits that black hole information is stored in non-local correlations between the interior and exterior. Based on this concept, we propose that black hole information decomposes into elementary units in the form of topological qubits, and is protected from local sources of decoherence. The topological protection mechanism ensures that the horizon of an evaporating black hole stays young and smooth.