Combine a horizon line with expansion

In summary: The claim you made was much, much stronger: that at high energy densities there must be accelerating expansion, in all cases.This much stronger claim is false according to GR. There are many consistent GR models in which there are high energy densities but not accelerating expansion.
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newjerseyrunner
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In this thread let's forget math, we don't have math to describe these energies anyway. Observation tells us that at extremely high energy densities there is some expansive force that vastly overwhelms everything else. Expansion has become the only viable explanation to what we observe.

So I started thinking about a black holes collapse. Eventually, it must reach that energy density. At that point there is already a well defined event horizon, but now a small part of the space inside starts expanding faster than the speed of causality.

What would happen next? I imagine everything outside of the event horizon is still causally disconnected from what's going on inside. Inside though, I imagine a completely new universe with a total energy of the mass of the black hole.
 
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newjerseyrunner said:
Observation tells us that at extremely high energy densities there is some expansive force that vastly overwhelms everything else.

How does observation tell us that? What observations are you referring to?

newjerseyrunner said:
At that point there is already a well defined event horizon, but now a small part of the space inside starts expanding faster than the speed of causality.

This is not what the standard models of black holes say. Where are you getting this from?

newjerseyrunner said:
Inside though, I imagine a completely new universe with a total energy of the mass of the black hole.

There are speculative models along these lines, but they're just that--speculative. Which means they're not suitable for discussion here.
 
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PeterDonis said:
How does observation tell us that? What observations are you referring to?
The smoothness of the microwave background. Isn't inflation the only theory left that explains that?
There are speculative models along these lines, but they're just that--speculative. Which means they're not suitable for discussion here.
Okay, forget the actual universe and go purely mathematical. What happens when rapidly collapsing spacetime suddenly starts expanding? Does all of that new space fit inside the collapsed part like a bubble?
 
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newjerseyrunner said:
The smoothness of the microwave background. Isn't inflation the only theory left that explains that?

Currently it appears to be the only viable theory, but that just means that in one particular case of high energy densities, there happened to be accelerating expansion. The claim you made was much, much stronger: that at high energy densities there must be accelerating expansion, in all cases. As far as GR is concerned theoretically, this much stronger claim is certainly false: there are many consistent GR models in which there are high energy densities but not accelerating expansion.

newjerseyrunner said:
What happens when rapidly collapsing spacetime suddenly starts expanding?

What specific model are you referring to? Can you give a reference?
 

1. What is a horizon line?

A horizon line is a line that represents the point where the sky and the ground meet. It is typically depicted as a straight line running across the canvas or image.

2. How can a horizon line be combined with expansion?

A horizon line can be used as a reference point to create the illusion of depth and expansion in an image. By placing objects closer to the horizon line, they appear farther away and create the sense of expansion and distance.

3. Can a horizon line be used in all types of artworks?

Yes, a horizon line can be used in a variety of artworks, including paintings, drawings, and photographs. It is commonly used in landscape and cityscape compositions, but can also be incorporated in other types of art to create a sense of space and depth.

4. Are there any rules for placing a horizon line?

There are no set rules for placing a horizon line, as it largely depends on the desired effect and composition of the artwork. However, it is generally recommended to avoid placing the horizon line in the center of the image, as it can make the composition appear static and uninteresting.

5. How does combining a horizon line with expansion enhance an artwork?

Combining a horizon line with expansion can add a sense of depth and distance to an artwork, making it more visually interesting and dynamic. It can also help create a sense of scale and guide the viewer's eye through the composition.

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