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The Photon Ring is Part of a Black Hole's Quantum System
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The quantum system that describes a black hole may correspond to a region of space-time that includes the photon ring, according to a paper proposing that a warped black hole's photon ring is part of the black hole hologram. The research offers evidence in lower-dimensional examples to support the idea that the holographic plate of a black hole sits beyond the horizon and that the quantum system inside the horizon should include the photon ring.
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A new study proposes that the quantum system that describes a black hole could correspond to a region of space-time that includes the photon ring, challenging previous assumptions that the holographic plate sat at the horizon of a black hole.
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A new study proposes that the quantum system that describes a black hole could correspond to a region of space-time that includes the photon ring, challenging previous assumptions that the holographic plate sat at the horizon of a black hole.
ChapterThe Photon Ring is Part of a Black Hole's Quantum System
Episode#359 – Andrew Strominger: Black Holes, Quantum Gravity, and Theoretical Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Theoretical physics doesn't only progress with mathematical equations, but thought experiments play a crucial role in the development of the field as well.
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Theoretical physics doesn't only progress with mathematical equations, but thought experiments play a crucial role in the development of the field as well. The gold standard is when a theorist makes a prediction, and an observer measures or confirms it, or when an observer makes a discovery and the theorist explains it.
ChapterThe Photon Ring is Part of a Black Hole's Quantum System
Episode#359 – Andrew Strominger: Black Holes, Quantum Gravity, and Theoretical Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Theoretical physicist discusses his journey towards studying black holes and theoretical physics and how it stemmed from a desire to understand the biggest problems in life.
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Summary
Theoretical physicist discusses his journey towards studying black holes and theoretical physics and how it stemmed from a desire to understand the biggest problems in life.