Tidal Squeezing of Black Holes - Characterizing Gravitational Deformation

Explore the fascinating physics of tidal deformation in black holes through this seminar presentation by Maria J Rodriguez from Utah State University. Delve into the controversial topic of tidal squeezing of black holes, which has sparked significant debate in the astronomical community over the past three years. Learn how gravitational-wave observations provide crucial information about black hole interiors and discover the recent breakthrough findings regarding Kerr black holes' response to static gravitational external fields, explained through hidden symmetries. Gain fundamental understanding of tidal squeezing characterization in various astronomical scenarios through this elementary yet comprehensive presentation from a Harvard Black Hole Initiative visiting scholar.