Beyond Einstein - Gravitational Geysers: Exploring White Holes

Explore the concept of white holes, the time-reversed counterparts of black holes, in this 32-minute video from the World Science Festival's "Beyond Einstein" series. Delve into the speculative realm of astrophysics as renowned physicist Carlo Rovelli joins Brian Greene to discuss the theoretical implications of these cosmic phenomena. Learn about the historical context of white hole research, including Robert Oppenheimer's contributions and early radio wave discoveries. Examine the relationship between white holes and dark matter, and consider the scales of the universe. Investigate the philosophical aspects of white hole theory and its place in modern physics. Part of a three-part series, this talk offers a fascinating look at cutting-edge ideas in gravitational physics and cosmology.