Classically, black holes are black. Quantum mechanically, black holes radiate, with a radiation known as Hawking radiation, after the British physicist Stephen Hawking who first proposed it.
An exhibition on relativistic computer dynamics used to present the theory of black holes.
A brief mathematical description of this phenomenon and diagrams of the mathematical results.
An overview of the effects on light in the presence of a black hole.
A set of notes on aspects of black holes.
An overview of modern research in black holes without the use of mathematical equations.
An overview of black holes and information on current research from Cambridge.
A site explaining the Schwarzschild solution and how it leads to black holes.
Describes the spacetime geometry of empty space surrounding any spherical mass.
An FAQ list by Matt McIrvin containing basic questions and answers related to black holes.
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