Black Holes as Clean Energy Sources Quantum Physics Breakthrough

Edited by: Vera Mo

Scientists suggest black holes, surrounded by matter they consume, could become sources of clean energy. The energy extracted from a rotating black hole is kinetic, sustaining its spin. Its immense gravity warps spacetime, causing the Lense-Thirring effect, where surrounding objects are dragged along. The energy released is due to the black hole transferring its rotational energy to objects in its vicinity. This process could be observed in quasars, supermassive black holes surrounded by gas and dust. The simplest form of energy extraction from a black hole involves utilizing quasar emissions, though this yields thermal rather than rotational energy. Extracting rotational energy is more complex, potentially requiring a carousel-like structure rotating solely by inertia. Scientists have also cracked a 40-year-old quantum physics puzzle, achieving a breakthrough in understanding quantum entanglement and fully describing the statistics it can produce. Essentially, physicists have unlocked a code of the quantum world. This could lead to advancements in quantum computing and communication.

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