The Schwarzschild Solution

The Schwarzschild solution describes the gravitational field outside a spherical, non-rotating mass, like a planet or a black hole, in the framework of Einstein's General Relativity. It shows how gravity influences space and time, creating a curved geometry around the mass. Key features include the prediction of how time slows down near massive objects and the existence of event horizons around black holes, beyond which nothing can escape. This solution helps explain phenomena such as planetary orbits, the bending of light near massive bodies, and the nature of black holes.