Status of Adami's solution to Firewall paradox?

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The discussion centers around the status of Chris Adami's solution to the firewall paradox, exploring its mathematical validity, acceptance in the physics community, and whether it is considered a satisfactory solution. The scope includes theoretical implications and the ongoing debate surrounding the firewall paradox in the context of black hole information theory.

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  • One participant inquires about the acceptance of Adami's solution regarding its mathematical validity and its status as a satisfactory solution in physics.
  • Another participant asserts that the firewall paradox remains unresolved, suggesting that it is not universally accepted.
  • A different participant clarifies that the firewall is not a paradox but rather a proposed solution to the black hole information paradox, noting that there are multiple proposals, each with its own issues.

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Participants express differing views on the status of the firewall paradox, with some asserting it is unresolved while others provide alternative perspectives on its nature and implications.

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A bit over two years ago, Chris Adami et al. published their solution to the firewall paradox (referred to without source in http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2014/plugging-the-hole-in-hawkings-black-hole-theory-1/, perhaps referring to http://arxiv.org/abs/1310.7914). But what has happened in the intervening two years? That is, before I take the trouble to try to understand this solution, I would like to know whether these results have been accepted (1) as being mathematically valid, and (2) a satisfactory solution in physics, and (3) a generally accepted solution, and if not, why not.
(Note: I am not sure whether this belongs in cosmology, in quantum physics, in general relativity, or beyond the standard model. I am opting for cosmology, but am open to moving the post.)
Thanks.

[Moderator's note: moved to Quantum Physics.]
 
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I think this could be in BTSM.

As far as I know, the firewall paradox is unresolved.
 
atyy said:
I think this could be in BTSM.
Hi atyy:

Would you please be more specific about what "BTSM" is. I tried to search for it but had no luck.

Regards,
Buzz
 

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