Conformal field theory, (2+1)-dimensional gravity, and the BTZ black hole
Mar, 200549 pages
Published in:
- Class.Quant.Grav. 22 (2005) R85-R124
e-Print:
- gr-qc/0503022 [gr-qc]
Report number:
- UCD-05-02
View in:
Citations per year
Abstract: (arXiv)
In three spacetime dimensions, general relativity becomes a topological field theory, whose dynamics can be largely described holographically by a two-dimensional conformal field theory at the ``boundary'' of spacetime. I review what is known about this reduction--mainly within the context of pure (2+1)-dimensional gravity--and discuss its implications for our understanding of the statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics of black holes.- 11.10.Kk
- 04.70.Dy
- 11.25.Hf
- 04.60.Kz
References(231)
Figures(0)