Embark on a mind-bending journey into the depths of black holes and the emergence of white holes in this captivating lecture by renowned physicist Carlo Rovelli. Explore the circular appearance of black holes, the experience of traveling into one, and the bizarre space within. Delve into quantum gravity, loop quantum theory, and the concept of quantum jumps leading to white holes. Discover how these ideas challenge Einstein's theory and ponder the formation time of white holes. Examine the evidence supporting white hole theory, its connection to dark matter, and the potential for detection. Throughout this intellectual adventure, gain insight into the nature of scientific exploration as a form of mind travel, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Why do black holes appear circular?
Travelling into a black hole
The space inside a black hole
The quantum properties of gravity
Loop quantum theory
Quantum jumps and white holes
Going beyond Einstein’s theory
How long does a white hole take to form?
How do we prove the white hole theory?
Dark matter and the crisis in physics
Can we detect white holes?
Science as mind travel
Steeped in nearly two centuries of tradition, a Discourse is more than just a lecture. To keep the focus on the topic, presenters begin sharply at pm without introduction and we lock the speaker into a room ten minutes ahead of the start legend has it that a speaker once tried to escape!. Some of our guests dress smartly for our Discourse events to add to this sense of occasion.
Taught by
The Royal Institution
