Is there a mathematical proof for the existence of black holes?

In summary, black holes are predicted by General Relativity and can be described by the Schwarzschild solution for the Einstein field equations. However, math cannot prove the existence of black holes, but observations of large masses and their limited size confirm their existence. A PDF reference was shared but was later determined to contain inaccuracies.
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Is there a mathematical proof for the existence of black hole.
 
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Black holes are predicted by General Relativity, yes.
Math can't "prove" anything actually exists.

But, gather enough mass in one place, and GR says it must collapse into a BH (assuming it's collapse is not held at bay by fusion, such as in an active star). It's pretty much that simple.

We do have observations of masses that large and larger, and we know that they must be contained in a volume of limited size (we can tell by things orbiting it). So whatever is there, pretty much has to be a BH.
 
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parshyaa said:
Is there a mathematical proof for the existence of black hole.
Uh ... Einstein's General Relativity equations?
 
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Is it related to the Schwarzschild solution for the einsteins field equation
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Black holes are predicted by General Relativity, yes.
Math can't "prove" anything actually exists.
. From existence I mean prediction or assumption
 
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parshyaa said:
Is it related to the Schwarzschild solution for the einsteins field equation

If you mean, does that solution describe a black hole, yes, it does.
 
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Thank you peterdonis
 
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Thanks for every one
 
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A person had posted a pdf related to the solution of efe, that was really awsom , thank u man for that wonderful pdf
 
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parshyaa said:
A person had posted a pdf related to the solution of efe

If the math in that reference is helpful to you, that's good. Please bear in mind, though, that the moderators have reviewed the reference and determined that it contains misstatements (not in the mathematical derivation, in the non-mathematical background given in the early part of the thesis) that make it unsuitable for use as a reference here. So you should be careful in what you take from the discussion in that reference (apart from the mathematical derivation given).
 
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Related to Is there a mathematical proof for the existence of black holes?

1. What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. It is formed when a massive star dies and collapses under its own gravitational force.

2. How do we know that black holes exist?

Although we cannot directly observe a black hole, we can infer its existence through its effects on surrounding matter and light. For example, we can observe stars orbiting around a point in space where no visible object exists, indicating the presence of a black hole.

3. Is there a mathematical proof for the existence of black holes?

Yes, there are mathematical equations and theories, such as Einstein's theory of general relativity, that predict the existence of black holes. These theories have been tested and verified through various observations and experiments.

4. Can black holes be detected?

Yes, black holes can be detected through their effects on surrounding matter and light. For example, we can observe X-rays and other forms of radiation emitted from the material falling into a black hole.

5. Are all black holes the same size?

No, black holes can vary in size depending on the mass of the star that formed them. There are three main types of black holes: stellar, intermediate, and supermassive, with varying sizes and properties.

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