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Although this is comparing an event to a massive body, for convenience a comparison could be made using the common currency of energy. The most powerful gamma ray burst ever recorded, detected by the Fermi gamma ray space telescope in 2008, was a little less strong than six thousand supernovae, about 9 x 10^47 joules of energy. If you turned that into mass, per Einstein's famous formula E = m c^2, you'd have about 5 times the Sun's mass expressed as energy - and although not as sudden and intense as some bursts, it lasted unusually long. By comparison, the most massive known black hole (that of quasar APM 08279+5255) is about 23 billion times the mass of the Sun - so if that were converted into energy it would be a bit under five billion times as much as the biggest known burst and one would be compelled to conclude there is more 'strength' in a black hole when these extreme examples are compared.
Other approaches might yield different conclusions; because gamma bursts are transient events it is certain there have been instances of significantly greater power than recorded to date; one might also consider whether the relativistic jet (and accretion disk) of the above quasar yields more electromagnetic radiation per unit time (or otherwise, total binding energy, or work done per unit time by the black hole) than the burst to which it is being compared, which might bring into question whether it is notionally "brighter".
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Do Gamma ray burst form a black hole?
In an indirect way, yes. Gama rays are the highest-intensity form of electromagnetic energy. They usually indicate a very power energy source. Most black holes are formed by exploding stars called supernovas. These events can be detected as gamma ray bursts.
What is it called when a black hole explodes?
One common term used is black hole evaporation. This relates to a mechanism wherein the black hole's mass is gradually lost through Hawking radiation; but the rate of loss is inversely proportional to the black hole's size and thus accelerates as it shrinks. At the moment it vanishes it is thought to do so with a burst of gamma radiation; the Fermi space telescope is intended to search for such gamma flashes.
Why can gamma rays exit a black hole although light can't?
Strictly speaking, gamma rays don't exit a black hole; they are electromagnetic radiation just like visible light - although they carry a higher energy - and neither light nor matter can exit a black hole. However, a black hole can cause gamma radiation to be created near it - for example, by processes at quasars or active galactic nuclei, which, powered by a supermassive black hole, can generate immensely powerful jets or beams which can accelerate particles to relativistic speeds, boost lower energy photons, and generate powerful x-rays and gamma rays. Another possible source of gamma rays is the so-called black hole evaporation, through which a black hole could potentially lose its mass and end its life with an explosive gamma burst.
What makes a black hole stronger?
A black hole becomes stronger as it increases in mass, which results in greater gravitational pull. When matter falls into a black hole, it adds to its mass, making it "stronger" in terms of its gravitational influence on surrounding objects.
How does a black hole admit gamma rays?
Just like any matter, light or other electromagnetic waves (this includes gamma rays), if they happen to get within the black hole's event horizon, will just get absorbed, slightly increasing the mass of the black hole.
What would happen if you shot a black hole straight though the center with a gamma ray burst?
The gamma rays would be absorbed, the black hole's mass would increase.
What is the brilliant light given off by a black hole?
Its Gamma burst Ray which comes from the center of the universe.
Do Gamma ray burst form a black hole?
In an indirect way, yes. Gama rays are the highest-intensity form of electromagnetic energy. They usually indicate a very power energy source. Most black holes are formed by exploding stars called supernovas. These events can be detected as gamma ray bursts.
What is the age of the average black hole?
Unless scientists were to detect the gamma-ray burst that might herald the birth of a new black hole, there is not even a theoretical way to measure the age of a black hole. So the answer to this question, like so many questions in astrophsyics these days, is "We don't know".
What is it called when a black hole explodes?
One common term used is black hole evaporation. This relates to a mechanism wherein the black hole's mass is gradually lost through Hawking radiation; but the rate of loss is inversely proportional to the black hole's size and thus accelerates as it shrinks. At the moment it vanishes it is thought to do so with a burst of gamma radiation; the Fermi space telescope is intended to search for such gamma flashes.
What is a gamma-ray burst, and how does it happen?
It happens when two gamma rays come from different stars and collide and make a big explosion . A gamma ray burst is when two gamma rays come from different stars and collide and make a big explosion. BOOM
What would happen if a black hole exploded and released all of its gravitational energy?
If a black hole were to explode and release all of its gravitational energy, it would result in a powerful and destructive event known as a gamma-ray burst. This burst of energy would be extremely intense and could have significant impacts on surrounding objects in space.
Why can gamma rays exit a black hole although light can't?
Strictly speaking, gamma rays don't exit a black hole; they are electromagnetic radiation just like visible light - although they carry a higher energy - and neither light nor matter can exit a black hole. However, a black hole can cause gamma radiation to be created near it - for example, by processes at quasars or active galactic nuclei, which, powered by a supermassive black hole, can generate immensely powerful jets or beams which can accelerate particles to relativistic speeds, boost lower energy photons, and generate powerful x-rays and gamma rays. Another possible source of gamma rays is the so-called black hole evaporation, through which a black hole could potentially lose its mass and end its life with an explosive gamma burst.
What makes a black hole stronger?
A black hole becomes stronger as it increases in mass, which results in greater gravitational pull. When matter falls into a black hole, it adds to its mass, making it "stronger" in terms of its gravitational influence on surrounding objects.
Which is stronger black hole or neutron star?
Gravity is stronger in a black hole, if that's what you mean. It's in a black hole that space and time are distorted to such an extent that not even light can escape.
How does a black hole admit gamma rays?
Just like any matter, light or other electromagnetic waves (this includes gamma rays), if they happen to get within the black hole's event horizon, will just get absorbed, slightly increasing the mass of the black hole.
What is stronger than gamma rays?
Gamma rays are the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation. In terms of pure energy levels, only certain exotic astrophysical phenomena, like supernovae or black hole mergers, can produce more powerful radiation than gamma rays.
