How do Black holes radiate energy?

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Black holes radiate energy primarily through Hawking radiation, which involves the production of virtual particles near the event horizon, where one particle may escape while the other falls in. The geometry of this radiation is not fully understood, but there is interest in how charged particles might radiate as they are accelerated toward the black hole. Current theories do not provide a definitive explanation of the geometric nature of this radiation, leaving room for further exploration and expert input. The discussion highlights a need for clarity on the mechanisms and geometrical aspects of black hole radiation. Understanding these processes remains an active area of research in astrophysics.
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Hi, I was wondering how black hole's radiate energy and to be specific what the geometry of this radiation is. Can they radiate it planar, polar like a gamma ray burster, or something else? I'm not sure how far astrophysicists have gotten in terms of the theory of this, so please include all the ways we 'think' they radiate energy that you know of.

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Hawking proposed 'Hawking' radiation, which I think is due to virtual particle production (limited by uncertainty principle) very near the event horizon, where one virtual particle falls into (or escapes from) the black hole. It is possible that charged particles approaching the event horizon from the outside could radiate as they are accelerated toward the black hole.
 
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Marty, I don't see how your post follows.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Marty, I don't see how your post follows.

Applogies. A slip of the finger on keyboard. This is meant to be a new topic - I'll repost.

Marty
 
Bob S said:
Hawking proposed 'Hawking' radiation, which I think is due to virtual particle production (limited by uncertainty principle) very near the event horizon, where one virtual particle falls into (or escapes from) the black hole. It is possible that charged particles approaching the event horizon from the outside could radiate as they are accelerated toward the black hole.

Yes. I'm aware of Hawking's theory. I'm more interested in knowing current theories on how the radiation is actually radiated geometrically from the black holes. I'm not sure if any current theories attempt to cover this process so I was hoping an expert in the field might offer some ideas.
 
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