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Statistics of black hole radiance and the horizon area spectrum
Jacob D. Bekenstein
The statistical response of a Kerr black hole to incoming quantum radiation has heretofore been studied by the methods of maximum entropy or quantum field theory in curved spacetim…
Is the principle of least action a must?
Jacob D. Bekenstein, Bibhas Ranjan Majhi
The least action principle occupies a central part in contemporary physics. Yet, as far as classical field theory is concerned, it may not be as essential as generally thought. We…
Optimizing entropy bounds for macroscopic systems
Jacob D. Bekenstein
The universal bound on specific entropy was originally inferred from black hole thermodynamics. We here show from classical thermodynamics alone that for a system at fixed volume o…
If vacuum energy can be negative, why is mass always positive?: Uses of the subdominant trace energy condition
Jacob D. Bekenstein
Diverse calculations have shown that a relativistic field confined to a cavity by well defined boundary conditions can have a negative Casimir or vacuum energy. Why then can one no…
Can quantum gravity be exposed in the laboratory?: A tabletop experiment to reveal the quantum foam
Jacob D. Bekenstein
I propose an experiment that may be performed, with present low temperature and cryogenic technology, to reveal Wheeler's quantum foam. It involves coupling an optical photon's mom…
Is a tabletop search for Planck scale signals feasible?
Jacob D. Bekenstein
Quantum gravity theory is untested experimentally. Could it be tested with tabletop experiments? While the common feeling is pessimistic, a detailed inquiry shows it possible to si…