SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 20, 2025Wired

Scientists Are Mapping the Bizarre, Chaotic Spacetime Inside Black Holes

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Physicists are revisiting the concept of chaos around singularities in black holes using new mathematical tools. They aim to validate earlier approximations and potentially reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics. Recent research, including work by Sean Hartnoll and Gerben Oling, explores chaotic dynamics near singularities using advanced techniques like AdS/CFT correspondence. These studies may reveal hidden structures in gravity and contribute to developing a quantum theory of gravity, potentially answering fundamental questions about the nature of reality.

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