String Physics and Black Holes
Leonard Susskind, John Uglum
TL;DR
This paper reviews the quantum physics of large black holes, discussing Hawking's information paradox, the stretched horizon, black hole complementarity, string theory realizations, and holography.
Contribution
It synthesizes key concepts of black hole quantum physics and explores their realization within string theory and holographic principles.
Findings
Black hole complementarity can be realized in string theory
Holography suggests the universe may be a hologram
Insights into the quantum nature of large Schwarzschild black holes
Abstract
In these lectures we review the quantum physics of large Schwarzschild black holes. Hawking's information paradox, the theory of the stretched horizon and the principle of black hole complementarity are covered. We then discuss how the ideas of black hole complementarity may be realized in string theory. Finally, arguments are given that the world may be a hologram. Lectures delivered at ICTP Spring School on String Theory, Gauge Theory, and Quantum Gravity, 1995.
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