Literature on Black Hole Pair Production (?)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on identifying literature related to black hole pair production, particularly seeking resources that explain the instanton derivation in detail. The scope includes theoretical aspects relevant to quantum field theory (QFT) and general relativity (GR).

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for literature on black hole pair production, specifically looking for detailed explanations of instanton derivation.
  • Another participant inquires about the level of understanding of quantum field theory possessed by the requester.
  • The requester indicates a graduate-level understanding of QFT and GR and mentions reading early papers but seeks more comprehensive or pedagogical resources.
  • A suggestion is made that Birrell and Davies' book "Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime" is a commonly used resource that may cover the necessary calculations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for detailed literature but do not reach a consensus on specific texts beyond the suggestion of Birrell and Davies.

Contextual Notes

There is uncertainty regarding the completeness of the suggested resources, as the requester notes potential gaps in Rajaraman's work and seeks further recommendations.

Jan Paniev
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Does anyone could indicate what is the best literature to learn about black hole pair production? Any textbook explaining the instanton derivation in detail for the case of black holes?

Jan
 
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What level are you looking for? Do you know quantum field theory?
 
Graduate level is fine. I have already learned QFT and GR. I'm reading the early papers like Garfinkle, Dowker and Hawking, but I would be happy to find a more detailed, or maybe more pedagogical, description. Rajaraman's "Solitons and Instantons" does not seem to have any black hole pair production example (although I may have overlooked it, in which case I apologise...). Is there any book which describes in length the whole approach?
 
Yes. The book that most people learn from (I think) is by Birrell and Davies, called "Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime" or something. It should go into some detail about the calculation.
 

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