Physics of Black Holes
Course: Quantum field theory
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Physics of Black Holes
Code
ОК 22
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Know the basic methods of studying black holes in general relativity.
Know the properties of classical and quantum fields near black holes.
Know the current state of astrophysical research of black holes and simulations of acoustic analogues of black holes in the laboratory.
Solve problems in black hole theory using general relativity methods.
Apply modern methods of field research in extreme gravitational fields near the black hole event horizon.
Acquire skills of independent use and study of literature in the field of black hole physics.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the laws of classical mechanics, classical electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, special and general theory of relativity.
2. Solve problems in general relativity and classical electrodynamics.
3. Have the skills to solve problems of mathematical physics and mathematics analysis.
Course content
1. Spherically symmetric black hole: celestial mechanics in the field of the Schwarzschild black hole.
2. Rotating black hole, charged black holes.
3. Classic fields near a black hole.
4. Quantum effects in a black hole: the Hawking effect.
5. Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of a black hole.
6. Astrophysical manifestations of a black hole: the formation of a black hole, the search for a black hole, the detection of gravitational waves, supermassive black holes in the nuclei of galaxies.
7. Primary black holes, mole holes, time machine, about the possibility of black holes on accelerators and cosmic rays.
8. Laboratory analogues of black holes: acoustic horizons - the main achievements and prospects.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
[2] V.P. Frolov, I.D. Novikov Black Hole Physics: Basic Concepts and New Developments (Dordrecht, Boston, London: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998) 770 pp.
[3] V.P. Frolov, A. Zelnikov Introduction to Black Hole Physics Oxford University Press, - 2011, - 504 pp.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, individual work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Modular control, oral answers, thematic control of independent work, test.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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