Particle/antiparticle annihilation problem near blackholes

In summary, during the Big Bang, particle and antiparticle pairs were created and destroyed, with a rare occurrence of one particle surviving without an accompanying antiparticle. This led to the formation of galaxies and stars. At the event horizon of a black hole, virtual particles can escape as Hawking radiation. If one of these particles escapes without an antiparticle, the properties of the black hole may need to change in order to conserve energy. This could be represented by a Feynman diagram with one leg linked to the black hole.
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So around the time of the Big Bang, Particle and antiparticle pairs were created and annihilated. I believe one out of every 100 million(?) particle pairs actually didn't have an accompanying antiparticle, and survived the maelstrom, giving us the galaxies and stars we have today.

Now, at the EH of a black hole, where virtual particles escape from the black-hole as hawking radiation, if one of these anomalies occur, where the particle is able to escape, and have no antiparticle accompanying it, what properties of the black hole have to change in order to preserve the conservation of energy? Is there any change at all to the black hole?
 
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I think that what you call an anomaly should be described by a Feynman diagram. And that one of its legs should be linked to the BH.
 

FAQ: Particle/antiparticle annihilation problem near blackholes

What is particle/antiparticle annihilation near black holes?

Particle/antiparticle annihilation is a phenomenon that occurs near black holes where a particle and its antiparticle collide and are converted into energy. This process is also known as pair production and is an important aspect of quantum field theory.

How does particle/antiparticle annihilation occur near black holes?

Near black holes, the strong gravitational force can cause particles and antiparticles to be pulled towards each other. When they collide, they annihilate each other and release high-energy photons, which can be detected by telescopes and other instruments.

Why is particle/antiparticle annihilation near black holes important for understanding the universe?

Particle/antiparticle annihilation near black holes is an important process to study because it can help us understand the early universe and the formation of galaxies. It also plays a crucial role in black hole thermodynamics and the evaporation of black holes.

Is there any evidence of particle/antiparticle annihilation near black holes?

Yes, there is evidence of particle/antiparticle annihilation near black holes in the form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation that is emitted during the process. This has been observed by telescopes such as the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope.

What are the current theories and research surrounding particle/antiparticle annihilation near black holes?

Scientists are still studying and researching the phenomenon of particle/antiparticle annihilation near black holes. Some current theories include the Hawking radiation theory, which suggests that black holes can emit particles and antiparticles through quantum effects, and the firewall paradox, which proposes that a firewall of high-energy particles may form near the event horizon of a black hole during the annihilation process.

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