Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Deriving Hawking's Most Famous Equation - What Is the Temperature of a Black Hole?

Physics Explained via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of black holes in this 41-minute video lecture. Delve into the physics behind these enigmatic cosmic objects, starting with their basic definition and progressing to advanced concepts like Hawking radiation and black hole thermodynamics. Learn how to derive Hawking's famous equation for black hole temperature using advanced high school mathematics. Discover the principles of dimensional analysis, fundamental constants, and how to build equations relevant to black hole physics. Investigate the area of the event horizon, black hole entropy, and the time it takes for a black hole to evaporate. Examine intriguing topics such as primordial black holes, the information paradox, and the holographic principle. Gain insights into the dramatic end of black holes and their significance in our understanding of the universe.

Syllabus

What is a black hole?
Dimensional Analysis
Fundamental Constants
Building Equations
Physics of Black Holes
Area of event horizon
An important observation
Black Hole Entropy
Hawking Radiation
Black Hole Thermodynamics
Hawking Temperature
Time taken for a black hole to evaporate
Stefan Boltzmann Law
Evaporating Black holes
Primordial Black holes
A dramatic end
The information paradox
The holographic principle

Taught by

Physics Explained

Reviews

Start your review of Deriving Hawking's Most Famous Equation - What Is the Temperature of a Black Hole?

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.