I What affects light near black holes and stars?

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Light passing near massive objects like stars or black holes experiences gravitational lensing, where its path is bent due to the object's intense gravitational field. This phenomenon can lead to observable effects such as distorted images of distant objects and the creation of multiple images. The discussion encourages the physics student to explore existing literature and share specific questions for deeper understanding. A recommended resource is a PF Insights article that introduces gravity's effects around massive objects. Understanding these concepts is crucial for comprehending the behavior of light in extreme gravitational environments.
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I am a physics student and I have a question: What happens to light when it passes near a very massive object, like a star or a black hole?
 
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Thread 'Gravitational effects of a small black hole passing your body'

Abstract The gravitational effects of a Primordial Black Hole (PBH) passing through the human body are examined, with the goal of determining the minimum mass necessary to produce significant injury or death. Two effects are examined: The damage caused by a shock wave propagating outward from the black hole trajectory, and the dissociation of brain cells from tidal forces produced by the black hole on its passage through the human body. It is found that the former is the dominant effect...
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