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  • Theoretical Physics
  • Black Hole Physics
  • Quantum Gravity

Background:

  • The firewall proposal suggests a high-energy barrier at the event horizon of black holes.
  • This proposal aims to resolve the black hole information paradox.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the spatial location of firewalls relative to the event horizon.
  • To assess the observational consequences of firewall placement.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of spacetime evolution and quantum fluctuations of Hawking emission rates.
  • Theoretical examination of firewall and event horizon dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Quantum fluctuations can cause the event horizon to migrate inside the firewall.
  • This migration can render the firewall
  • naked
  • meaning it is observable by external observers.
  • Firewalls may not be located near the event horizon as previously assumed.

Conclusions:

  • The firewall proposal's assumption of proximity to the event horizon is questionable.
  • Firewalls might not be the most conservative solution to the black hole information paradox.