Mass transfer between black holes

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The discussion centers on the hypothetical scenario of a small black hole passing by a much larger black hole and the potential for mass-energy transfer due to tidal forces. It concludes that, according to general relativity, mass-energy is non-local and interconnected, meaning there is no discrete transfer of mass-energy between the two black holes during their interaction. This holds true in both classical and quantum contexts, emphasizing the fundamental nature of mass-energy in the universe.

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  • Understanding of general relativity principles
  • Knowledge of black hole physics
  • Familiarity with mass-energy equivalence
  • Basic concepts of tidal forces in gravitational fields
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  • Research the implications of general relativity on mass-energy transfer
  • Explore the effects of tidal forces on black holes
  • Study quantum mechanics in relation to gravitational interactions
  • Investigate non-locality in quantum physics
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Astronomers, physicists, and students of astrophysics interested in black hole interactions and the fundamental principles of mass-energy in the universe.

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Hypothetical scenario: A small black hole passes by a much larger black hole at a velocity large enough to avoid capture.

Is there any chance that the tidal forces generated by the gravitational field of the larger black hole could cause part of the smaller black hole's mass-energy to transfer to the larger body?

I suppose that I am asking in both the classical and quantum sense.

Thank you for any information that you can provide.
 
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shalayka said:
Hypothetical scenario: A small black hole passes by a much larger black hole at a velocity large enough to avoid capture.

Is there any chance that the tidal forces generated by the gravitational field of the larger black hole could cause part of the smaller black hole's mass-energy to transfer to the larger body?

I suppose that I am asking in both the classical and quantum sense.

Thank you for any information that you can provide.
Since mass-energy is boundless, e.g. non-local, there is not such thing as a discrete transfer in general relativity, both "objects" are interconnected during the lifetime of the universe with the exception of accelerated expansion scenarios.
 

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