Testing the No-Hair Theorem with GW150914

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The recent analysis of LIGO data in the paper "Testing the No-Hair Theorem with GW150914" suggests that the no-hair theorem likely holds, impacting discussions around the information paradox. The theorem, which pertains to classical black hole physics, does not directly correlate with the Standard Model of particle physics, as the latter is rooted in quantum field theory. The discussion raises questions about the implications of a confirmed no-hair outcome on theories that aim to extend beyond the Standard Model.

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LIGO data has been used to test the no-hair theorem, suggesting that if black holes have hair, it is 'soft'.
A recent paper analyzing LIGO data suggests - though not conclusively - that the no-hair theorem likely holds, with implication for the information paradox and I was wondering where a confirmed no-hair outcome leaves us with regards going beyond the Standard Model?

https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.123.111102
 
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Tghu Verd said:
I was wondering where a confirmed no-hair outcome leaves us with regards going beyond the Standard Model?

The no-hair theorem is a classical theorem, and the Standard Model is quantum field theory, so I'm not sure this paper's result has anything at all to do with going beyond the Standard Model. What connection do you think there is?
 
Tghu Verd said:
the no-hair theorem likely holds, with implication for the information paradox

What implications are you talking about?
 

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