What If A Black Hole Dwelt Inside The Sun? | Hawking Stars
Summary
This episode explores the theoretical possibility that stars harbor primordial black holes, a concept first suggested by Stephen Hawking. It details how such "Hawking stars" would evolve, potentially mimicking red giants before being consumed from the inside out. The discussion highlights new simulations and astroseismology methods that could detect these hidden black holes, offering a unique way to test if primordial black holes constitute dark matter.
Topics discussed
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Hawking's 1971 speculation on black holes in the sun
The solar neutrino problem and its resolution
How black holes power stars and the neutrino mystery
Primordial black holes as a dark matter candidate
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Mass windows and gravitational wave evidence for PBHs
New simulations of 'Hawking Stars' by Yale and Illinois State
Standard stellar evolution vs. black hole capture
Early star life: Black hole sinking and convective core
Black hole growth limits and energy balance
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The transition to black hole-powered energy output
Hawking Star bloating and final consumption phase
Constraints on a black hole in our Sun via neutrinos
Astroseismology: Detecting internal convection via vibrations
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Searching for Hawking Stars in the galaxy with Gaia data
Implications for dark matter and final thoughts
Merch promo and final sponsor reads
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