How does the Higgs field interact with black holes?

In summary, the question of what happens to the Higgs field inside the event horizon of a black hole remains unknown due to the lack of a proper unification of quantum field theory and gravity. While the Higgs field is everywhere and should exist inside black holes, we cannot confirm this. Additionally, the heavily warped space inside a black hole may affect the Higgs field, but the relationship between the two is still not fully understood. The idea that the Higgs field is responsible for gravity is a common misconception, as the Higgs field only gives mass to certain particles and does not directly affect the gravitational pull of objects.
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serp777
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What happens to the higgs field around the event horizon of a black hole, or is this currently unknown? Does the higgs field permeate inside the event horizon? Can extreme gravity affect the field in some way by changing its properties?
 
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It is everywhere, so it should exist inside black holes as well, but we don't know and we cannot check. The lack of a proper unification of quantum field theory and gravity is another issue.
 
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mfb said:
It is everywhere, so it should exist inside black holes as well, but we don't know and we cannot check. The lack of a proper unification of quantum field theory and gravity is another issue.

I would imagine that it would be changed since space is heavily warped inside a black hole.
 
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Perhaps the question should be, what causes the effect of an interaction in the first place?
 
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serp777 said:
I would imagine that it would be changed since space is heavily warped inside a black hole.
You might want to read this article to understand that mfb 'answered' your question with pointing out the lack of unification ...

http://profmattstrassler.com/2012/10/15/why-the-higgs-and-gravity-are-unrelated/

"The guess that the Higgs has something to do with gravity is natural for a non-expert, but I am afraid it is naive; it comes from misunderstanding both
  1. the Higgs field, which is not universal: it gives masses to most of the known elementary particles but not to the Higgs particle itself, and not to protons and neutrons, dark matter (most likely), or black holes,
  2. and Einstein’s gravity, which is universal and has to do with energy and momentum but not mass directly, and most certainly does pull on protons and neutrons, dark matter and black holes even though their masses don’t come entirely from the Higgs field."
 

1. What is the Higgs field and how does it relate to black holes?

The Higgs field is a fundamental field in particle physics that is responsible for giving particles their mass. It is theorized to interact with particles through the Higgs boson, also known as the "God particle." The Higgs field is thought to play a role in the formation and behavior of black holes.

2. How does the Higgs field interact with matter in a black hole?

The Higgs field is thought to interact with matter in a black hole by giving particles their mass. As matter falls into a black hole, it is compressed and heated, resulting in the creation of new particles. These particles interact with the Higgs field, which gives them their mass and allows them to form the structure of the black hole.

3. Can the Higgs field affect the event horizon of a black hole?

The Higgs field is not thought to directly affect the event horizon of a black hole. However, it is believed to play a role in the formation and stability of black holes, which can impact the size and shape of the event horizon.

4. How does the Higgs field interact with gravity in a black hole?

The Higgs field is thought to interact with gravity in a black hole through its effect on matter and particles. As particles are affected by the Higgs field, they also interact with the gravitational field of the black hole, which contributes to the overall structure and behavior of the black hole.

5. Is the Higgs field responsible for the Hawking radiation emitted by black holes?

The Higgs field is not directly responsible for the Hawking radiation emitted by black holes. However, it is believed to play a role in the creation of particles within the black hole that can then contribute to the Hawking radiation process.

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