New theory challenges age‑old mystery of black hole singularities
This might change our understanding of the universe. Scientists have developed a theory that eliminates the problem of singularity at the center 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 addresses one of the most problematic aspects of physics: the central singularity, a point where all our theories and models fail. This concept refers to the place at the center of a black hole where the density of matter and the curvature of spacetime become infinite. It is where all known laws of physics stop working in the way we understand them.
Black holes have always been enigmatic and fascinating. Their event horizon, the outer boundary, is a 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 Lice Science portal, the team of scientists modified Einstein's equations so that gravity behaves differently in strongly curved spacetime. This adjustment 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 pursuit of a quantum theory of gravity and a theory of everything.
