Discussion Overview
The discussion explores the possibility of quantum entanglement between black holes and stars, particularly white dwarfs, and the implications of such entanglement on observable phenomena like the "tunnel closing" associated with stellar deaths or explosions. The conversation touches on theoretical concepts and observational evidence related to black holes and stellar interactions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant proposes the idea that black holes might share quantum entanglement with stars, suggesting that the observation of a "tunnel closing" could be linked to the death or explosion of the star.
- Another participant counters that there is no observed phenomenon described as "tunnel closing," referencing gravitational wave observations of black hole mergers instead.
- A third participant notes that when a star is captured by a black hole, it is typically torn apart, contributing to an accretion disk rather than forming an entangled state with the black hole.
- Some participants assert that while black holes form from the collapse of stars, they may still be entangled in principle, though the reasoning behind this claim is questioned.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion features multiple competing views, with no consensus reached on the nature of the relationship between black holes and stars regarding quantum entanglement or the concept of "tunnel closing."
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the definitions and implications of quantum entanglement in the context of black holes and stars, as well as the observational evidence related to these phenomena.