Cosmic “Loophole” Could Let Black Holes Split In Two Like Dividing Cells
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New research proposes that black holes could potentially split and multiply like cells under certain conditions. While this scenario is highly unlikely, it is theoretically possible, according to a study published in the journal Physical Review D. If a black hole spins at the maximum rate physically possible, it could theoretically be split into two separate bodies, each emerging from its own "tube" of spacetime.
This process, however, would need to occur within a specific window of time, as the black hole's outer boundary, the event horizon, would need to form a pants-like shape with two separate legs. Crucially, the original black hole must rotate at the maximum possible speed, with any slower rotation making the resulting black holes merge back together.
The researchers emphasize that determining the likelihood of a black hole splitting remains uncertain, as it depends on how gravity behaves beyond Einstein's theory, a question they are currently working to answer. Nevertheless, this phenomenon is more likely to occur with smaller black holes.
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