Constraints on the value of the fine structure constant from gravitational thermodynamics
| dc.creator | Davies, P. C. W. | |
| dc.date | 2007-08-13 | |
| dc.date | 2007-09-26 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T11:41:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T11:41:52Z | |
| dc.description | In this paper I show how the second law of thermodynamics, generalized to include event horizon area, places interesting constraints on the value of the fine structure constant. A simple analysis leads to the conclusion that classical Dirac and point-like magnetic monopoles could be used to violate the second law, and that GUT monopoles are inconsistent with minicharged particles. | |
| dc.description | 6 pages, no figures, journal publication | |
| dc.identifier | https://arxiv.org/abs/0708.1783 | |
| dc.identifier | http://arxiv.org/abs/0708.1783 | |
| dc.identifier | Int.J.Theor.Phys.47:1949-1953,2008 | |
| dc.identifier | doi:10.1007/s10773-007-9638-1 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/200684 | |
| dc.subject | General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology | |
| dc.title | Constraints on the value of the fine structure constant from gravitational thermodynamics | |
| dc.type | text |