Black Hole Thermodynamics Resources?

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The discussion centers on resources for studying black hole thermodynamics, specifically targeting advanced undergraduate students. Recommended materials include "Elementary Introduction to Quantum Fields in Curved Spacetime" by Winitzki, which provides a comprehensive overview, and "Advanced General Relativity" by Poisson, noted for its depth but deemed too advanced for some readers. Participants express gratitude for these suggestions and seek further recommendations.

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  • Explore "Elementary Introduction to Quantum Fields in Curved Spacetime" by Winitzki for foundational concepts
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Does anyone know of any good books, papers, articles, or any other resource that discuss the thermodynamics (history of, theory, current research, etc.) of black holes? Preferably something at the advanced undergraduate level.

Thanks for any advice!
 
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Winitzki, Elementary Introduction to Quantum Fields in
Curved Spacetime
http://homepages.physik.uni-muenchen.de/~Winitzki/QFTCS_course.pdf

Poisson, Advanced general relativity
http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/poisson/research/notes.html
 
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Thanks for both recommendations. Winitzki's introduction seems like it gives a good overview. The Poisson text is too advanced for me though.
 

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