Explore the fascinating world of black holes in this 54-minute lecture by Chris Impey at The Royal Institution. Delve into the extreme nature of these cosmic objects, their presence at the center of every galaxy, and their significant role in theoretical physics. Learn about Einstein's contributions, general relativity, and how light follows curved space-time. Discover the life cycle of stars, black hole basics, and the information paradox. Examine gravitational engines, waves, and the detection of space-time ripples. Investigate black hole mergers and the intriguing concepts of death by black hole. Gain insights from Impey, a distinguished professor and researcher with extensive NASA and National Science Foundation experience, as he unravels the mysteries of these cosmic monsters.
Overview
Syllabus
Einstein's Monsters
The Fathers of Black Holes
General Relativity
Light Follows Curved Space-Time
Black Holes and Star Death
Black Hole Basics
The Bard of Gravity is Lost to Us
Black Holes Are Not Black
Information Paradox
The Central Engine
Black Hole Pie
Gravitational Engines
Gravitational Waves
Detecting Space-Time Ripples
When Black Holes Merge
Stepping into the Abyss
Death by Black Hole
The Short Goodbye
The Long Goodbye
Taught by
The Royal Institution
