Thorne–Hawking radiation

Thorne–Hawking radiation is a theoretical process where black holes emit energy due to quantum effects near their event horizons. Quantum fluctuations create pairs of particles just outside the black hole; sometimes, one falls in while the other escapes. The escaping particle appears as radiation emitted by the black hole. This process causes the black hole to gradually lose mass over extremely long timescales, potentially leading to its evaporation. It combines principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity, providing insight into black hole behavior and the nature of fundamental physics.