Schwarzschild Radius vs Event Horizon: Black Hole?

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SUMMARY

The terms "Schwarzschild Radius" and "Event Horizon" are not interchangeable; the Schwarzschild Radius defines the radius of the event horizon for a non-rotating black hole. The event horizon is a surface that marks the boundary beyond which nothing can escape the gravitational pull of the black hole, while the Schwarzschild Radius is a specific radial coordinate in Schwarzschild coordinates. The event horizon is a 2D spherical surface at the Schwarzschild Radius, but the geometry is non-Euclidean, complicating the notion of volume. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurately discussing black hole physics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Schwarzschild coordinates
  • Familiarity with black hole physics
  • Knowledge of non-Euclidean geometry
  • Basic concepts of general relativity
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the Kruskal diagram for a comprehensive view of Schwarzschild spacetime
  • Learn about rotating black holes and their event horizons
  • Explore the implications of non-Euclidean geometry in black hole physics
  • Investigate the relationship between mass and the Schwarzschild Radius
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Astronomy students, physicists, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of black hole mechanics and general relativity.

  • #31
cianfa72 said:
as spacelike 2-surface it actually represents '2-sphere space' at Kruskal coordinate time ##T_0## and ##X=T_0## (i.e. the subset of events simultaneous in KS coordinate chart having ##X=T=T_0##), I believe.
Yes. Every point on the Kruskal chart represents a spacelike 2-sphere.
 

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