Black Hole Thermodynamics

Black hole thermodynamics is a framework that combines concepts from thermodynamics and the physics of black holes. It suggests that black holes have entropy, related to their surface area, and emit radiation, known as Hawking radiation. This implies they can lose mass and energy over time, similar to how hot objects emit heat. The laws of thermodynamics, like energy conservation, apply, suggesting that information about the material swallowed by a black hole isn't lost but may be stored in subtle ways. This connects space, time, and gravity, challenging our understanding of reality and the universe's fate.