Physicists simulated a black hole in the lab. Then it started to glow.
Physicists successfully simulated a black hole in a laboratory setting, observing unexpected behavior as it emitted light. This experiment aimed to replicate the gravitational conditions near a black hole using sound waves in a Bose-Einstein condensate. The simulated black hole exhibited quantum behavior by emitting particles known as Hawking radiation, causing it to glow. This phenomenon offers insights into the nature of black holes and validates theoretical predictions in quantum mechanics and general relativity.
The experiment, conducted by physicists, simulated a black hole in a lab, revealing its emission of light. By using sound waves in a Bose-Einstein condensate, scientists replicated gravitational conditions near the black hole and observed quantum effects like Hawking radiation. This breakthrough provides valuable understanding of black hole dynamics, confirming theoretical predictions in quantum mechanics and general relativity.
Source: ScienceAlert