What is another word for event horizon?

Pronunciation: [ɪvˈɛnt həɹˈa͡ɪzən] (IPA)

Event horizon is a term often used in astrophysics to describe the boundary surrounding a black hole from which nothing can escape. Synonyms for event horizon include the Schwarzschild radius, gravitational radius, and photon sphere. These terms all describe the point of no return in relation to a black hole's gravitational pull. The event horizon or Schwarzschild radius is the distance from the singularity at the center of a black hole where the escape velocity equals the speed of light. The gravitational radius is another term that describes the same boundary, and the photon sphere is the outermost boundary within which photons can be forced to travel in circular orbits around the black hole.

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Famous quotes with Event horizon

  • My to-do list is so long that it doesn't have an end; it has an event horizon.
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