Black holes

Gary T. Horowitz and Saul A. Teukolsky
Rev. Mod. Phys. 71, S180 – Published 1 March 1999
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Abstract

Black holes are among the most intriguing objects in modern physics. They power quasars and other active galactic nuclei and also provide key insights into quantum gravity. We review the observational evidence for black holes and briefly discuss some of their properties. We also describe some recent developments involving cosmic censorship and the statistical origin of black-hole entropy.

    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.71.S180

    ©1999 American Physical Society

    Authors & Affiliations

    Gary T. Horowitz

    • Physics Department, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106

    Saul A. Teukolsky

    • Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853

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    Vol. 71, Iss. 2 — March - May 1999

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