On the Thermodynamics of Goedel Black Holes

Abstract

After a brief review of Goedel-type universes in string theory, we discuss some intriguing properties of black holes immersed in such backgrounds. Among these are the upper bound on the entropy that points towards a finite-dimensional Hilbert space of a holographically dual theory, and the minimum black hole temperature that is reminiscent of the Hawking-Page transition. Furthermore, we discuss several difficulties that are encountered when one tries to formulate a consistent thermodynamics of Goedel black holes, and point out how they may be circumvented.

7 pages, 2 figures, uses w-art.cls. Talk given by D. K. at the RTN Workshop on the Quantum Structure of Spacetime and the Geometric Nature of Fundamental Interactions and EXT Workshop on Fundamental Interactions and the Structure of Spacetime, Kolymbari, Crete, Greece, 5-10 Sep 2004. To be published in Fortsch.Phys

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