location where the fabric of space or spacetime suffers a devastating rupture.
A theoretical infinitely small point where the curvature of space-time is infinite. Einstein's General Theory of Relativity predicts that such points may exist in the space-time of our universe, such as at the core of a black hole. The curvature of space-time inside the event horizon of a black hole is so great that nothing, not even light, can escape it; this curvature increases to infinity toward the singularity. As a result, the gravitational tidal forces near the singularity of a black hole are unimaginably strong and will tear anything that enters into thin strands of super-dense spaghetti. See also gravity
In mathematics, a place where a continuous function becomes infinitely discontinuous. By extension, in astronomy, a place where a mass has collapsed to a point of zero size, and infinite density, temperature, gravity and tidal force. Every black hole has a singularity at its center.
A infinitely dense region of space-time where the known laws of physics break down, and the curvature of space becomes infinite.
The point at which spacetime becomes compressed to the point of being infinitely dense and infinitely small. A mathematical paradox. e.g. - The center of a black hole is a singularity.
a mathematical concept that can be visualised as a warped region of spacetime where quantities may become infinite so that ordinary physical laws cease to apply
a mathematical point at which space and time are infinitely distorted, where matter is infinitely dense, and where the rules of relativistic physics and quantum mechanics break down
a mathematical point without dimensions, Romana tells Seth
an artifact of spacetime that has no discrete parts
a physical condition where the density of matter approaches infinity while its volume approaches zero
a place where a variable goes to plus or minus infinity, and that is the meaning I use
a place where the classical concepts of space and time break down as do all known laws of physics because they are formulated on a classical space-time background
a place with zero volume and an infinetly high density
a point in space that is infinitely small but can have an extremely large amount of mass in it
a point or place of infinite density
a point where something has become infinite
a point with an extremely high temperature and infinite density
a region of space-time in which gravitational forces are so strong that even general relativity, the well-proven gravitational theory of Einstein, and the best theory we have for describing the structure of the universe, breaks down there
a situation in which some part of physical reality reaches a point of infinity
a situation where the laws of general relativity break down, but where a model based upon negative radiation pressure might not
a type of star in our Universe that has an incredibly small size (mass) and an incredibly large density (weight)
a unique event in which predictability breaks down
a single point in space-time with an infinite density of matter. A singularity is believed to be at the center of black holes
A point in space-time at which the space-time curvature becomes infinite.
A theoretical point of zero volume and infinite density to which any object that becomes a black hole must collapse, according to the general theory of relativity.
A place where spacetime becomes so strongly curved that the laws of Einstein's general relativity break down and quantum gravity must take over. Found inside black holes and perhaps at the beginning of the Big Bang.
in a black hole, the "center point", at which densities, tidal forces, and other physical quantities become infinite. Our current physical theories break down at this point.
A point at which the curvature of spacetime becomes infinite. Singularities can form—for example—when too much matter is squeezed into a region which is too small. Singularities are found at the center of a Black Hole, at the beginning of the Universe in the Big Bang, and at the end of the Universe (if it ever comes) in the Big Crunch. Many scientists believe—though there is no solid evidence —that all singularities in the present Universe lie hidden behind Event Horizons. This is the "Cosmic Censorship Conjecture".
the zero-dimensional "point" at the center of a black hole or other significant object (such as the Universe at the Big Bang) at which all conceptions of space and time "break down" and become incomprehensible, defined by Hawking as a point at which spacetime curvature is infinite
A point in space-time where its curvature becomes infinite. Big Bang is an example of a singularity.
The center of a black hole, where the curvature of spacetime is at its maximum. At the singularity, the gravitational tides diverge. Theoretically, no solid object can even survive hitting a singularity.
A point in the universe where the density of matter and the gravitational field are infinite, such as the center of a black hole.
The center of a black hole at which matter is crushed to an infinite density, the pull of gravity is infinitely strong, and the space-time curvature becomes infinitely large.
A singularity is a point in space-time at which the density of matter and the gravitational field are infinite (forming a black hole). Singularities are points at which the mathematical solution to the space-time equations are undefined.
A region of infinitely small volume and infinitely high density that contains all the matter of a black hole. It is a single point in a non-rotating black hole and a ring in a spinning black hole. What is inside a black hole
An infinitely shrunken space representing the boundary at which space ceases to exist or at which space comes into existence.
A superhot, superdense state of matter, where the known laws of physics are likely to break down.
A point in space where the normal rules of physics do not apply. Normally found only in a black hole, a concentration of matter so dense that even light cannot escape its gravity well.
A black hole's center, where the matter is thought to be infinitely dense, the volume is infinitely small, and the force of gravity is infinitely large.