Calculational details of Hawking radiation

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This discussion focuses on the detailed calculations of Hawking radiation as presented in Stephen Hawking's original papers. Participants recommend Townsend's lectures, specifically Chapter 7, for foundational understanding, as well as two key texts: "Introduction to Quantum Effects in Gravity" by Mukhanov and Winitzki (2009) and "Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime" by Parker and Toms. The discussion highlights the need for clarity on solving the Klein-Gordon equation in Schwarzschild geometry and the complexities of algebraic calculations involved in Hawking's work.

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  • Understanding of Hawking radiation and its implications in theoretical physics
  • Familiarity with the Klein-Gordon equation in curved spacetime
  • Knowledge of complex algebra and integration techniques
  • Basic concepts of quantum field theory
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  • Study Townsend's lectures on Hawking radiation, particularly Chapter 7
  • Read "Introduction to Quantum Effects in Gravity" by Mukhanov and Winitzki for a pedagogical overview
  • Explore "Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime" by Parker and Toms for advanced insights
  • Research the application of the Klein-Gordon equation in Schwarzschild geometry and its solutions
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The discussion is beneficial for theoretical physicists, graduate students in quantum mechanics, and researchers focusing on black hole thermodynamics and Hawking radiation calculations.

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Can anybody help me with the original calculations of hawking radiation. I am working out the details of Hawking's original paper on black hole radiation. I am getting stuck at many places. Does anyone know about some place where the detailed calculations can be found.
 
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I'm not sure what kind of detail you are looking for, but the topic is for example covered in Townsend's lectures: http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/gr-qc/pdf/9707/9707012v1.pdf . Chapter 7 deals with Hawking radiation, but depending on your level of knowledge I'd recommend reading the previous sections as well.
 
Polyrhythmic said:
I'm not sure what kind of detail you are looking for

Also, are you looking specifically for the details of the calculations in Hawking's papers, or exposition of Hawking radiation in general? Depending on what you're looking for, another possibility is the first reference that I give in
George Jones said:
To this standard, I'll add

Introduction to Quantum Effects in Gravity by Mukhanov and and Winitzki (2009)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521868343/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime by Parker and Toms.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521877873/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Mukhanov and Winitzki is meant as an "easy", pedagogical, and short introduction.
 
George Jones said:
Also, are you looking specifically for the details of the calculations in Hawking's papers, or exposition of Hawking radiation in general? Depending on what you're looking for, another possibility is the first reference that I give in

Thank you Polyrhythmic and George Jones for the reply and references,

I am looking for detailed calculations. I have some specific questions.

1. when we solve Klein-Gorden equation in Schwarzschild geometry, near scri+ and scri- we get both solutions outgoing and ingoing. how is it that only outgoing forms a complete set of solution near scri+ and ingoing near scri-. What I think is both ingoing as well as outgoing modes should together form a complete set.

2. Can you suggest some place where the complex algebra calculation used in Hawking's paper is done. I want to clearly understand where to put branch cut and how to do the integration.
 

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