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The Map of Black Holes - Black Holes Explained

Domain of Science via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of black holes in this comprehensive 27-minute video from Domain of Science. Delve into the structure of black holes, including the Schwarzschild radius, event horizon, singularity, photon sphere, and accretion disk. Learn about the evidence for their existence and the various detection methods used in x-ray, gravitational wave, and radio astronomy. Discover the classification of black holes and their creation process. Examine the current theories surrounding these enigmatic cosmic objects, including Hawking radiation and the differences between rotating and non-rotating black holes. Investigate outstanding mysteries such as wormholes, the holographic theory, and the information paradox. Gain a deeper understanding of how black holes curve spacetime and their impact on our understanding of the universe.

Syllabus

Intro
Curvature of Spacetime
Black Hole Creation
Black Hole Classification
The Anatomy of Black Holes
Evidence for Black Holes and Observation Techniques
Theory of Black Holes
The Mysteries of Black Holes
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