This course explores the concepts of entropy, black holes, and the intersection of general relativity and quantum mechanics. Participants will learn about measuring black hole entropy, the puzzle of Hawking radiation, and the central singularity of black holes. The teaching method involves a presentation by Cumrun Vafa and moderation by Brian Greene. This course is intended for individuals interested in theoretical physics, black holes, and the mysteries of the universe.
Solving the Puzzle of Black Holes - Hawking, Entropy, and a Theory of Everything
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Overview
Syllabus
- Explanation of the concept of entropy
- Cumrun Vafa intro
- The puzzle of entropy in black holes
- Measuring black hole entropy
- Problems with Hawking's argument
- Explanation of string theory and how it describes a black hole
- The puzzle of Hawking radiation
- What happens at the center of a black hole?
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