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jby
Does a black hole have a wavefunction?
Originally posted by jby
Does a black hole have a wavefunction?
Or... you just leap into one while your other "you" leapsOriginally posted by Ivan Seeking
When I look at a gauge, I leap into a superposition of eigenstates.
Originally posted by drag
Or... you just leap into one while your other "you" leaps
into another...
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
When I look at a gauge, I leap into a superposition of eigenstates.
Originally posted by heumpje
Sure. Everything "has" a wavefunction. The problem is we don't know it.
Originally posted by jby
What do you mean?
Originally posted by jby
Why not? What makes it difficult compared to microscopic objects?
If we were to start off a search to develop the wavefunction for a black hole, what are the conditions must the wavefunction that we will get fulfill?
Originally posted by heumpje
Normally (for microscopic objects that is) we look for eigenstates of the Hamiltonian but a macroscopic object is not in an eigenstate.
A wavefunction is a mathematical description of the quantum state of a particle or system. It represents the probability of finding the particle in a particular location or state.
The concept of a wavefunction is fundamental to quantum mechanics, as it allows us to describe and predict the behavior of particles at a subatomic level. It is used in equations such as the Schrödinger equation to calculate the evolution of a quantum system over time.
Yes, a wavefunction can collapse, which means that the particle or system it describes has been measured or observed. This collapse results in a definite outcome, rather than a probabilistic one, and is a key principle in quantum mechanics.
A black hole is a region of space with such a strong gravitational pull that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. It is formed when a massive star collapses in on itself, creating a singularity at its center.
Some theories suggest that black holes have a wavefunction, just like particles in quantum mechanics. This wavefunction may describe the properties of the black hole, such as its mass, spin, and charge. However, this is still a topic of ongoing research and debate among scientists.