New black hole theory could unravel the cosmos's greatest mystery
This might change our understanding of the universe. Scientists have developed a theory that eliminates the problem of singularity at the centre of black holes. It is one of the greatest mysteries of the cosmos, a moment when all principles and theories cease to make sense. Could this concept bring us closer to uncovering the greatest secrets of the cosmos?
A team of scientists has proposed a new theory regarding black holes, which eliminates one of the most problematic aspects of physics, namely the central singularity, a point where all our theories and models fail. The concept refers to the place at the centre of a black hole where the density of matter and the curvature of spacetime become infinite. It is the point where all known laws of physics stop working in the way we understand them.
Black holes have always been enigmatic and fascinating to us. Their event horizon, the outer boundary, is the surface from which not even light can escape. This means that we cannot directly observe or measure what is inside them.
Black holes may not have a central singularity
Einstein's theory of relativity states that objects with mass curve spacetime, and from this curvature, gravity arises. The greater the mass, the greater the curvature of spacetime and the stronger the gravitational influence. However, Einstein's equations predict the existence of singularities, which proves to be problematic. According to the new theory, black holes may not have a central singularity.
They modified the theory that changed the understanding of the universe
According to the "Live Science" portal, the team of scientists modified Einstein's equations so that gravity behaves differently in strongly curved spacetime. This leads to the removal of the central singularities of black holes.
If the team's theory is correct, it may mean that black holes are more ordinary than previously thought. However, as Hennigar notes, even if the concept of black holes without singularities is confirmed, it will not end the search for a quantum theory of gravity and a theory of everything.
