Neutrino and Black Hole Interaction: Approaching, Passing, or Colliding?

In summary: This means that a neutrino would theoretically be drawn in towards the black hole, just as a photon would be.
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How would a neutrino act in regards to a black hole? As in approaching, passing by or "colliding" with a black hole?
 
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Essentially the same as a light beam, since neutrinos travel at essentially the speed of light. If you fire one at the black hole it will fall in. If you fire it past the black hole its path will be bent, just like that of a beam of light. If you are far away from a black hole and look at neutrinos emitted from near the black hole they will be "red-shifted" (i.e., have lower energy than they had when they were emitted), just as light is red-shifted in traveling away from a large mass.
 
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I can now see how a neutrino would interact act with a black hole due to the massiveness of a neutrino so it would act as any other particle would; however how does its properties give it the same interactive characteristics as a photon? But being the fact that neutrinos are extremely weakly interacting particles and photons are very interactive particles does that mean they have the same reaction to Doppler Shift and gravitational attraction? A neutrino has mass, a photon doesn't. A photon interacts strongly with everyday materials, a neutrino doesn't. A photon interacts with a electric field, but a neutrino doesn't because it has no charge. So there is no obvious reason as to why a neutrino should react the same as a photon.
 
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Are you asking a question or are you answering it?
 
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I asked a question, it was answered and it brought up another question. I am confused with the answer The Duck gave, as to the validity of the answer. Since the only thing that neutrinos have roughly in common with photons, besides being an elementary particle, is the speed at which they both travel. As I stated previously, they are two very different particles. So why wouldn't a neutrino act otherwise.
 
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conner.ubert said:
I asked a question, it was answered and it brought up another question. I am confused with the answer The Duck gave, as to the validity of the answer. Since the only thing that neutrinos have roughly in common with photons, besides being an elementary particle, is the speed at which they both travel. As I stated previously, they are two very different particles. So why wouldn't a neutrino act otherwise.

Because while neutrinos interact very weakly with matter, they are still subject to gravity, just as photons are.
 

FAQ: Neutrino and Black Hole Interaction: Approaching, Passing, or Colliding?

What is a neutrino and how does it interact with black holes?

A neutrino is a subatomic particle that has no charge and travels at nearly the speed of light. It interacts with black holes through the weak nuclear force, which is one of the four fundamental forces of nature. When a neutrino approaches a black hole, it can either pass by without any interaction or collide with the black hole's event horizon, resulting in a process known as Hawking radiation.

How does the interaction between neutrinos and black holes affect the behavior of black holes?

The interaction between neutrinos and black holes can affect the behavior of black holes in a few ways. For example, neutrinos can transfer energy and momentum to black holes, causing them to spin faster. In addition, the presence of neutrinos can also affect the stability of black holes and influence the rate at which they evaporate.

Is there any evidence of neutrinos colliding with black holes?

While there is currently no direct evidence of neutrinos colliding with black holes, scientists have observed the effects of neutrinos passing by or approaching black holes. These observations, along with theoretical calculations, suggest that neutrinos do indeed collide with black holes, but the collisions are extremely rare and difficult to detect.

Can the study of neutrino and black hole interaction help us understand the properties of black holes better?

Yes, studying the interaction between neutrinos and black holes can provide valuable insights into the properties of black holes. For example, the Hawking radiation produced by the collision of neutrinos with black holes can help us understand the temperature and entropy of black holes. Additionally, the behavior of neutrinos around black holes can also shed light on the structure and dynamics of black holes.

How do scientists study neutrino and black hole interaction?

Scientists study neutrino and black hole interaction through a combination of theoretical calculations and observational data. They use mathematical models to predict how neutrinos behave when approaching, passing, or colliding with black holes. They also analyze data from telescopes and detectors to observe the effects of neutrinos on black holes. In addition, experiments such as the IceCube Neutrino Observatory are specifically designed to study the interactions between neutrinos and black holes.

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