Artificial black holes
By: editors, Mário Novello, Matt Visser, Grigori Volovik.
Contributors: Novello, M.; Visser, Matt.; Volovik, G. E.
Publisher: World Scientific; World Scientific Publishing Company
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New Jersey
Language: eng
Number of pages: 391
Subjects: Black holes (Astronomy) -- Mathematical models.
Other titles: Black holes
Description: "Physicists are pondering the possibility of simulating black holes in the laboratory by means of various "analog models". These analog models, typically based on condensed matter physics, can be used to help us understand general relativity (Einstein's gravity); conversely, abstract techniques developed in general relativity can sometimes be used to help us understand certain aspects of condensed matter physics. This book contains 13 chapters - written by experts in general relativity, particle physics, and condensed matter physics - that explore various aspects of this two-way traffic."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.