In the vast expanse of the universe, amidst the swirling masses of stars and galaxies, lies a phenomenon that challenges our understanding of black holes and the very fabric of space-time itself. Known as Hawking radiation, this enigmatic process was first proposed by the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking in 1974, revolutionizing our comprehension of black holes. Let's embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of Hawking radiation, exploring its significance, underlying principles, and implications for our understanding of the cosmos. What is Hawking Radiation? Hawking radiation is a theoretical prediction that suggests black holes are not entirely black, but rather emit a faint glow of particles due to quantum effects near the event horizon. This phenomenon arises from the interplay between quantum mechanics and general relativity, two pillars of modern physics. The Origin of Hawking Radiation: According to quantum field theory in curved spacetime, virtual particle-antiparticl...
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