Phenomenon
Penrose Process
Stealing rotational energy from a spinning black hole.
A theoretical mechanism by which energy can be extracted from a rotating black hole's ergosphere by splitting infalling matter.
Overview
A theoretical mechanism by which energy can be extracted from a rotating black hole's ergosphere by splitting infalling matter.
See also
Tidal Disruption Event
A star torn apart by a supermassive black hole.
Solar Flare
A sudden explosive release of solar energy.
Black Hole Shadow
The dark silhouette of a black hole on its glowing disc.
Hawking Radiation
Black holes slowly evaporating.
Frame Dragging
A spinning mass twisting spacetime around itself.
Gravitational Redshift
Light losing energy as it climbs from a gravity well.