Scientists simulated a black

In 1974, Stephen Hawking proposed a groundbreaking theory that black holes emit electromagnetic radiation, known today as Hawking radiation. This idea suggests black holes slowly lose mass over time due to the need to balance energy in the form of quantum fluctuations. While the radiation has never been observed directly due to its extremely weak nature, researchers from the University of Amsterdam managed to simulate a black hole event horizon in 2022. During this controlled experiment, the team witnessed an unusual glow, which they believe could represent Hawking radiation.

The glow appeared when particles formed due to quantum disturbances caused by the black hole’s effect on spacetime. This was unexpected, as light and matter are typically thought to be unable to escape a black hole’s event horizon. The researchers found that this radiation only occurred under specific simulated conditions, particularly when the setup mimicked a flat spacetime and the simulated event horizon was crossed. This supports the idea that particle entanglement across the event horizon plays a key role in Hawking radiation. Their findings could help further explore the relationship between quantum mechanics, gravity, and warped spacetime, shedding new light on one of space’s most mysterious phenomena.