Black holes and magnetic fields?

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SUMMARY

This discussion centers on the relationship between black holes and magnetic fields. Participants debate whether a black hole can possess a magnetic field, with the consensus leaning towards the idea that magnetic fields are indeed affected by gravity. The conversation also touches on the implications of black holes in relation to the Big Bang, questioning how expansion occurred despite the immense gravitational forces involved. Key references include articles from Spaceflight Now and Scientific American, which provide insights into black hole physics and simulations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of black hole physics, particularly the Schwarzschild radius
  • Familiarity with magnetic fields and their interaction with gravitational forces
  • Basic knowledge of cosmology, especially concepts related to the Big Bang
  • Awareness of simulation techniques in astrophysics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the properties of black holes and their magnetic fields
  • Explore the implications of the Schwarzschild radius on energy emissions
  • Investigate cosmological models explaining the Big Bang and gravitational effects
  • Learn about astrophysical simulations and their accuracy in predicting cosmic phenomena
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Astronomy enthusiasts, astrophysicists, and students studying cosmology or black hole physics will benefit from this discussion.

The Moog
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Hey all,
Having stumbled across this forum completely by accident I thought I would stay for a while.
As such I have a question.

Would a black hole have a magnetic field?
I would assume that magnetic fields are affected by gravity and therefore any magnetic field would be destroyed when the star collapsed to form the black hole.
Any thoughts?

And hello all :)
 
Astronomy news on Phys.org
Oh god. The first article says "This simulation process is similar to weather-prediction techniques" EEK.

If it's as accurate as weather predictions then I'm afraid it's really not telling us much :(One question I have about the Big Bang and Black holes.

If black holes are so massive that light cannot escape. In the Big Bang (virtually infinitely larger than a black hole) how did things expand with the potentially massive gravitational field it would create?
 
first of all the first article lik is poodoo. they make it sound as though once whatever ahs passed through the schwarzchild radius huge beams of energy go splirting out zillions of miles. nothing escapes the schwarzchild radius- except me
 

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