Must a black hole be a point singularity?

Thread starter Bernie G
Start date Sep 28, 2010
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Black hole Hole Point Singularity

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of intense radiation pressure preventing the collapse of a star into a singularity, as well as the potential for neutron disintegration and quark matter conversion at high temperatures. The concept of a black hole and its event horizon is also mentioned, along with the need for a theory that transcends both general relativity and quantum mechanics. The idea of a huge distributed mass of radiation reacting to itself gravitationally is also explored.

Oct 1, 2010

George Jones

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