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Non-locality: Aspects and Consequences
Non-locality: Aspects and Consequences
27-29 June 2012 Nordita
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Modifications to quantum theory, in light of the black hole information problem
 
The origin of black hole entropy, and the black hole 
information problem provide important clues for trying to 
piece together a quantum theory of gravity. Thus far, 
discussions on this topic have generally assumed that in 
a consistent theory of gravity and quantum mechanics, 
quantum theory will be unmodified.  This talk will 
examine the black hole information problem in the 
context of generalisations of quantum theory. The black 
hole information problem suggests that either 
information is fundamentally destroyed, or if information 
is preserved, the semi-classical description of black hole 
evaporation must be misleading.  Two generalisations 
will be discussed, each one bolstering a different side in 
this debate.  In one, information is fundamentally 
destroyed, but in a way which preserves conservation 
laws.  In another, information is preserved, but can 
become delocalised, or remain in the black hole until the 
end of the evaporation process, while still respecting 
entropy bounds.
 
Id: 256
Place: Nordita
Room: 132:028
Starting date:
27-Jun-2012   14:40
Duration: 40'
Presenters: OPPENHEIM, Jonathan
 
 

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