Can Mini Black Holes Really Form at the LHC?

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The discussion centers on the potential formation of mini-black holes (MBHs) at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the implications of Hawking radiation (HR) on their stability. Participants agree that while theoretical models support the existence of HR, it has not been empirically validated, raising questions about the certainty of MBH evaporation. The consensus is that the formation of MBHs at the LHC remains speculative, with significant uncertainties regarding both their creation and subsequent evaporation.

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  • Basic knowledge of black hole physics and general relativity.
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  • Review empirical studies and reports on black hole formation and evaporation, including the referenced BNL report.
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This may seem like a stupid question that's been brought up several times but it is regarding the possible creation of mini-black holes at the LHC. It's said that these MBH's pose no threat to the planet because of their small size and the fact that they will evaporate by Hawking radiation. However, while there is much mathematical and theoretical evidence pointing towards HR, it has never been physically observed. So how can we be sure that the MBH's will simply evaporate?

Basically, the saying is that, if HR is correct, MBH's evaporate. Isn't that a pretty big if?
 
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It's an even BIGGER IF that it would form in the first place. The evidence that it won't? http://www.bnl.gov/rhic/docs/rhicreport.pdf" .

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