Massive Elementary Particles and Black Holes
arXiv:hep-ph/0312188 · doi:10.1088/1475-7516/2004/02/011
Abstract
An outstanding problem posed by Einstein's general theory of relativity to the quantum theory of point particle fields is the fate of a massive point particle; for, in the classical solutions of Einstein's theory, such a system should be a black hole. We use exact results in a new approach to quantum gravity to show that this conclusion is obviated by quantum loop effects. Phenomenological implications are discussed
11 pages; 1 figure; improved text relating to asymptotic safety