The discussion revolves around the calculation of the event horizon of black holes, specifically focusing on the Schwarzschild radius for non-rotating black holes. Participants explore the equations involved and the conceptual understanding of the event horizon.
Participants generally agree that the Schwarzschild equation can be used to calculate the event horizon, but there is some contention regarding terminology and the clarity of the explanation of the equation's application.
Some assumptions about the nature of black holes and the conditions under which the Schwarzschild equation applies are not fully explored. The discussion does not resolve the nuances of terminology related to the radius of black holes versus the event horizon.
William Henley said:Hello, I remember hearing somewhere that it is possible to calculate the event horizon, I was just wondering if this is possible and what equations are used to calculate it.
Yeah I have, and I found that the Schwarzschild equation can be used to calculate the radius of the black hole. But I was wondering if someone could explain how to use the equation.phinds said:"hearing somewhere" is not a very solid reference, although it happens to be correct in this case. It is rather trivial for a non-rotating black hole. Have you done any research at all?
William Henley said:Yeah I have, and I found that the Schwarzschild equation can be used to calculate the radius of the black hole. But I was wondering if someone could explain how to use the equation.
Which is usually called "the radius of the black hole" since a black hole does not have any other radius.virgil1612 said:Just an observation, it is not the radius of the black hole, but the radius of the horizon of the black hole.