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I recently read that the center of a quasar does not or almost doesn't experience time dilation, can anybody help me understand this more? The text didn't help much.
kurros said:Of course, but it doesn't say anywhere that time dilation does not occur, which was your assertion, or at least the OP's assertion (it is hard to figure out what you were trying to say).
Time dilation in quasars occurs due to the extreme gravitational pull of the massive black hole at the center of the quasar. This causes a distortion in the fabric of space-time, resulting in time passing at a different rate for an observer near the black hole compared to an observer far away.
Time dilation in quasars can be measured by observing the redshift of light emitted from the accretion disk around the black hole. As the light travels through the gravitational field, it is stretched, causing a longer wavelength and a redshift. This redshift can be compared to the expected wavelength, allowing for the calculation of the time dilation factor.
Yes, time dilation in quasars can affect objects or organisms near them. The closer an object is to the quasar's black hole, the stronger the gravitational pull and the greater the time dilation effect. This can have a significant impact on the aging process and the perception of time for these objects or organisms.
Time dilation in quasars is not constant and can vary depending on the distance from the black hole and the speed of the observer. The closer an observer is to the black hole, the stronger the time dilation effect. However, as the observer moves further away, the time dilation effect decreases.
Time dilation in quasars is a key factor in understanding the behavior of gravity and the effects it has on the fabric of space-time. It also plays a crucial role in the study of the early universe and the formation of galaxies. By studying time dilation in quasars, scientists can gain a better understanding of the fundamental laws of the universe and how it has evolved over time.