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Black Hole Bomb: Physicists Recreate Theoretical Explosion in Lab
Physicists have successfully constructed the first laboratory-scale black hole bomb, simulating a phenomenon long theorized in astrophysics. This involves amplifying energy via a black hole analog and containing it within reflective boundaries until a simulated explosion results. While this experiment utilizes a safe, controlled model rather than an actual black hole, the underlying physical mechanisms are the same. Examining this model offers potential insights into the rotational dynamics of real black holes.
Penrose Process: Harnessing Black Hole Energy
The concept of extracting energy from a black hole initially emerged in 1969, proposed by physicist Roger Penrose. He theorized…