What affects light near black holes and stars?

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Light behaves differently when it passes near massive objects such as stars and black holes due to the effects of gravitational lensing and spacetime curvature. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding general relativity to grasp these phenomena. A recommended resource is the PF Insights article titled "Struggles with the Continuum Part 7," which provides foundational knowledge on gravity's influence on light. Engaging with this material will enhance comprehension of light's interaction with massive celestial bodies.

PREREQUISITES
  • General Relativity principles
  • Gravitational lensing concepts
  • Spacetime curvature understanding
  • Familiarity with astrophysical phenomena
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  • Read the PF Insights article "Struggles with the Continuum Part 7"
  • Explore gravitational lensing effects in astrophysics
  • Study the implications of spacetime curvature on light paths
  • Investigate observational evidence of light behavior near black holes
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Physics students, astrophysicists, and anyone interested in the effects of gravity on light near massive celestial objects.

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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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What reading have you been doing about this question? What have you found? Can you post links to your reading and ask specific questions about that reading? Thanks.
 
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