B Analogue Black Holes: Disposal?

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The discussion revolves around the disposal of materials used in experiments involving analogue black holes. A high school teacher was asked by a student how these materials are discarded after data collection. It was clarified that the primary components are helium and light, with the light being absorbed and the helium evaporating once refrigeration is turned off. The conversation highlights the practical aspects of handling materials in such experiments. Overall, the focus is on the simplicity of the disposal process in analogue black hole research.
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How are experimental apparatus and materials involved with analogue black holes disassembled and discarded?
Hi there, I'm a high school teacher and had a student stump me with a rather practical question. It concerns the analogue black holes I had read about in one of our universities, similar to this.

The student was simply curious how these materials are discarded after the data is recorded.

I had never thought about it, nor do I have the lab experience to know. I was hoping someone here might have some insights. The student realizes these analogues are not really like a real black hole, and are more of a model. Thanks.
 
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Um, perhaps I should not reply since I have no idea what you are talking about, but I have no idea what you are talking about. Could you please post more information about this, and maybe a few pictures of how your student is using a mop to clean up a black hole in your lab? Thanks.
 
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TL;DR Summary: How are experimental apparatus and materials involved with analogue black holes disassembled and discarded?

The student was simply curious how these materials are discarded after the data is recorded.
It is just helium and light. The light just gets absorbed and the helium evaporates after you turn off the refrigeration.
 
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