The quantum structure of black holes

Abstract

We give an elementary review of black holes in string theory. We discuss black hole entropy from string microstates and Hawking radiation from these states. We then review the structure of 2-charge microstates, and explore how `fractionation' can lead to quantum effects over macroscopic length scales of order the horizon radius.

Review article, 58 pages, 2 figures; references added, note about topics covered

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