The Black Hole Photon Ring and the Art of Black Holes

Explore the fascinating world of black holes in this physics colloquium featuring two distinct presentations. Delve into the theoretical aspects of black hole imaging with Alex Lupsasca's talk on "The Black Hole Photon Ring," examining the predicted thin ring of light formed by photons orbiting a black hole multiple times. Learn about the potential for testing general relativity through future observations of this phenomenon. Then, shift perspective to the artistic realm with Pamela Davis Kivelson's "The Art of Black Holes," which showcases a unique collaboration between art and science. Discover how Davis Kivelson's artwork was transformed through simulations of light ray paths near black holes, offering a visual representation of the extreme gravitational effects on matter and information in a black hole's vicinity.