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Key insights on black hole photon spheres and shadows

Published on:

29 April 2024

Primary Category:

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Paper Authors:

Vitalii Vertogradov,

Ali Övgün

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Key Details

Presents efficient new method to analytically calculate black hole photon sphere and shadow radius

Studies variation of photon sphere radius with black hole mass

Provides insights into black hole accretion processes

Lays groundwork to test gravity with future telescopes like next-gen EHT

Contributes substantially to comprehension of black holes and extreme gravity

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Key insights on black hole photon spheres and shadows

This paper introduces a new analytical method to efficiently calculate properties of black holes including photon sphere radius and shadow size. It further investigates how black hole mass impacts the photon sphere, revealing insights into black hole interactions. Combined with future observational advances, these findings significantly advance understanding of black holes and extreme gravity.

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