Black hole mass as function proper time

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The discussion focuses on deriving the mass of a black hole as a function of proper time using the Schwarzschild metric. The equation provided, $$ ds^2=-(1- \frac{2GM}{r})dt^2+(1-\frac{2GM}{r})^{-1}dr^2+ r^2(d\theta^2+ \sin^2(\theta) d\phi^2) $$, is essential for this calculation. The proper time, denoted as \tau, is related to the metric through the equation ds^2=-d\tau^2, leading to the integral expression \Delta\tau= - \int \sqrt{ds^2}. The conclusion confirms that solving for M will yield the desired mass function.

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Hi there.

1. The problem statement
I am asked to write the equations which give us the mass of a black hole as function the proper time.

Homework Equations



The Schwarzschild metrics is given by
$$ ds^2=-(1- \frac{2GM}{r})dt^2+(1-\frac{2GM}{r})^{-1}dr^2+ r^2(d\theta^2+ \sin^2(\theta) d\phi^2) $$


The Attempt at a Solution


The proper time \tau is related to the metrics by the eq.ds^2=-d\tau ^2 hence I need to calculate the following expression \Delta\tau= - \int \sqrt{ds^2} in order to get the proper time, and finally i have to solve for M, (the mass)

Am I right? , any idea?

Thanks
 
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.Yes, your approach is correct. Solving for M in the Schwarzschild metrics equation will give you the mass of a black hole as a function of proper time.
 

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