Black Hole Physics
Black hole physics explores the nature of black holes, regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape their pull, not even light. They form from collapsing massive stars and can grow by consuming matter and merging with other black holes. In galactic astrophysics, black holes often reside at the centers of galaxies and influence their formation and evolution. Theoretical astrophysics uses concepts from general relativity and quantum mechanics to understand phenomena like the event horizon—the boundary beyond which nothing escapes—and to study the effects of black holes on surrounding stars and gas.
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Black holes are regions in space where gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. They form when massive stars collapse under their own gravity after exhausting their nuclear fuel. The boundary surrounding a black hole is called the event horizon, beyond which escape is impossible. Inside, singularity is thought to exist, where density becomes infinite. Black holes play a crucial role in the universe, influencing the motion of stars and galaxies and helping scientists understand fundamental physics, including the nature of space and time as described by Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.