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Southampton Physicists Unveil Groundbreaking 'Black Hole Bomb'

5/7/2025

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Physicists at the University of Southampton have unveiled a groundbreaking "black hole bomb," inspired by the theories of Roger Penrose and Yakov Zel’dovich. This innovative experiment harnesses energy from a spinning aluminum cylinder, validating the Zel’dovich effect. This research not only deepens our understanding of black holes but also paves the way for advancements in astrophysics and quantum theory.

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Physicists at the University of Southampton have unveiled a groundbreaking "black hole bomb," inspired by the theories of Roger Penrose and Yakov Zel’dovich. This innovative experiment harnesses energy from a spinning aluminum cylinder, validating the Zel’dovich effect. This research not only deepens our understanding of black holes but also paves the way for advancements in astrophysics and quantum theory.