Concept for Black Hole explaination

In summary, the author provides a summary of the content discussing Newtonian physics, GR, and QM. They go on to talk about how black holes are still mysterious and require new theories and mathematics.
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Me and my brother - the armchair physicist that we are came up with this! We are interested if the professional community has any concepts of this nature. Here we go...

Newtonian physics provides a framework of concepts to explain reality at what you could call our 'normal' level of measured reality. Another way to loosely say it - what we experience with our own senses without technological assistance.

Then comes GR and QM. Both explain observed reality on a larger/smaller scale. These scales of measurement - especially with QM - is not normally observed from the Newtonian set of laws. We do not notice all the quantum interactions as we watch t.v. When astronauts orbit the Earth they do not notice the time-dilation difference. But these things are measurable.

I think of it as different theories having different applications depending on the scale involved.

Now with all the different approaches that have been taken to explain a black hole nothing has yet given us a full explanation. Would you need a new set of mathematical constructs to explain a black holes' true behavior? Like the Newtonian Laws that have no compensation for the effects of gravity and motion with regard to GR. Would a new tier of concepts need to be introduced? GR breaks down when you examine black hole so...does this warrant an idea like this? Are their any fringe theories with this sort of concept in mind?
 
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GR tells us most things about black-holes. The singularity in the center, however, remains elusive. For this, entirely new theories and mathematics seem to be required. This is a very active area of research, things like 'string theory,' 'quantum gravity' etc etc.
 
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Thanks for the reading material atyy. Checking it out now.
 

1. What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it. It is formed when a massive star dies and collapses under its own gravity.

2. How do black holes form?

Black holes are formed when a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and can no longer sustain its own weight. The core of the star then collapses, causing the gravitational pull to become so strong that it creates a black hole.

3. What is the event horizon of a black hole?

The event horizon is the point of no return for anything that enters a black hole. It is the boundary where the gravitational pull becomes so strong that even light cannot escape from it. Beyond the event horizon, the laws of physics as we know them break down.

4. Can anything escape from a black hole?

Once something crosses the event horizon and enters a black hole, it is impossible for it to escape. However, there are some theories that suggest particles can escape from the edges of a black hole through a process called Hawking radiation.

5. How do black holes affect their surroundings?

Black holes have a strong gravitational pull that can distort the space and time around them. They can also capture and consume matter, emitting large amounts of energy in the process. This can have a significant impact on the surrounding environment, such as altering the orbits of nearby objects.

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