Zeldovich Effect

The Zeldovich Effect describes a process where rapidly spinning, highly charged objects like certain neutron stars or black holes can amplify surrounding electromagnetic radiation, especially low-energy photons. This occurs when the rotation and charge create conditions that "drag" spacetime and electromagnetic fields, causing these particles to gain energy. As a result, some particles' energy increases, leading to the emission of energetic radiation, like gravitational waves or electromagnetic signals. This effect helps us understand how extreme astrophysical objects can energize their surroundings, influencing phenomena such as high-energy emissions observed in the universe.