Exploring Mini Black Holes at LHC: Fact or Fiction?

[hammertime]

This may seem like a stupid question that's been brought up several times but it is regarding the possible creation of mini-black holes at the LHC. It's said that these MBH's pose no threat to the planet because of their small size and the fact that they will evaporate by Hawking radiation. However, while there is much mathematical and theoretical evidence pointing towards HR, it has never been physically observed. So how can we be sure that the MBH's will simply evaporate?

Basically, the saying is that, if HR is correct, MBH's evaporate. Isn't that a pretty big if?

 

[ZapperZ]

It's an even BIGGER IF that it would form in the first place. The evidence that it won't? http://www.bnl.gov/rhic/docs/rhicreport.pdf" .

Zz.

 

[sir-pinski]

The possibility of creating mini-black holes at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has been a topic of debate and speculation for many years. While there is a lot of theoretical and mathematical evidence supporting the concept of Hawking radiation, which suggests that these mini-black holes would eventually evaporate, it has never been physically observed. This raises valid concerns about the safety of conducting experiments that could potentially create these elusive objects.

It is important to note that the LHC is a highly controlled and regulated environment, with strict safety protocols in place. The potential for creating mini-black holes is just one of many potential outcomes that are carefully monitored and considered by scientists and researchers. The safety of not only the planet, but also the individuals working at the LHC, is of utmost importance.

Furthermore, the concept of Hawking radiation is not merely a "big if." While it has not yet been observed, it is a well-established and widely accepted theory in the scientific community. Stephen Hawking himself, the physicist who first proposed this concept, has stated that he is confident in the existence of Hawking radiation. Additionally, there have been numerous experiments and observations that provide indirect evidence for its existence.

In summary, while the possibility of creating mini-black holes at the LHC may seem like a cause for concern, it is important to trust in the rigorous safety measures and protocols in place. The concept of Hawking radiation, while not yet directly observed, is a well-supported and widely accepted theory. Therefore, the exploration of mini-black holes at the LHC is not just a work of fiction, but a legitimate scientific endeavor with strict safety measures in place.