The Rise and Fall of the Black Hole Paradigm

Book Details

• Author: Abhas Mitra

• Publisher: MACMILLAN

• Language: English

• Edition: Not specified

• ISBN: 9789389104141

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: Not specified

• Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches

• Weight: Not provided

About the Book

In The Rise and Fall of the Black Hole Paradigm, Abhas Mitra challenges one of the most iconic concepts in modern physics—the existence of black holes. Despite being central to both the scientific community and popular imagination, Mitra argues that exact black holes cannot exist, a claim that raises profound questions about well-established scientific theories.

Mitra’s work delves into the historical context of black holes, pointing out that even some of the most revered physicists, such as Albert Einstein and Paul Dirac, did not believe in their existence. With recent developments in the field, including Roger Penrose's Nobel Prize-winning research in 2020, Mitra’s stance seems to go against the grain of mainstream physics.

Instead of black holes, Mitra introduces the concept of Magnetospheric Eternally Collapsing Objects (MECOs), suggesting that what we observe as black holes are actually these objects, which exhibit magnetic fields strong enough to prevent the formation of true black holes. His work, supported by his collaboration with Darryl J. Leiter and Stanley L. Robertson, offers a revolutionary critique of the black hole model and provides a new perspective on astrophysical phenomena.

This book is both a critique of established black hole theories and a call for new understanding in the realm of cosmology and astrophysics. It’s a fascinating exploration for students, professionals, and curious minds in the fields of astrophysics, cosmology, and theoretical physics. Through a rigorous scientific approach, Mitra presents evidence and calculations that suggest black holes may not be the cosmic objects we once believed them to be.