Thursday, November 7, 2024 11:30 am
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12:30 pm
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No black holes from light
We show that it is not possible to concentrate enough light to precipitate the formation of an event horizon. We argue that the dissipative effects coming from the electromagnetic self-interaction of light (such as vacuum polarization) are enough to prevent a meaningful buildup of energy that could create a black hole in any realistic scenario.
Location
- QNC 1201
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