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Oppenheimer’s Forgotten Astrophysics Work Explains Why Black Holes Exist

The 1930s were pivotal for both global events and nuclear physics. Economically, the Great Depression hit hard, causing unemployment and a decline in production, trade, and GDP, while fascism rose in several nations. Amidst this, physicists explored nuclear processes like radioactivity, neutron discovery, and energy potentials, leading to groundbreaking insights into atomic nuclei. Among these scientists was J. Robert Oppenheimer, who later directed the Manhattan Project. Before this, he studied extreme conditions, such as the collapse of massive stars, leading to insights into neutron stars and black holes. His work determined the upper mass limit of a neutron star—known today as the Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff (TOV) limit, marking the point at which neutron stars collapse into black holes. This discovery became foundational to astrophysics, shaping our understanding of the cosmos. At the heart of stars, nuclear fusion prevents gravitational collapse. Fusion reactions, which convert hydrogen to helium and release energy (per E = mc²), create outward pressure, balancing gravitational forces and allowing stars to burn for billions of years. However, when stars like our Sun exhaust their nuclear fuel, their cores collapse. For stars massive enough, this process can lead to supernovae, forming neutron stars or black holes. Oppenheimer's collaboration with George Volkoff in the late 1930s provided the theoretical groundwork for understanding the collapse process. The TOV limit, based on quantum principles, describes how neutron stars resist further collapse through degeneracy pressure—a quantum effect barring fermions from occupying the same state. Beyond this limit, the core collapses, forming a black hole. Modern observations of neutron stars and black holes align with Oppenheimer’s theories. Notably, gravitational wave detections from neutron star mergers help refine the neutron star/black hole mass boundary. Despite being known for the atomic bomb, Oppenheimer’s enduring legacy in astrophysics reshaped our understanding of stellar death and black hole formation. Perks & Membership:    / @ah-documentary   Subscribe Here: ‪@AH-Documentary‬ #AHDocumentary #oppenheimer #astrophysics #astrophysicsexplained #blackholesexplained #blackholediscovery -------------- Disclaimer: All media, including images, videos, and music, featured in AH Documentary's videos are sourced from stock footage and royalty-free content, used solely for creative and educational purposes. AH Documentary does not claim ownership, and in cases of fair use, proper credits are given to respective owners. AH Documentary respects the intellectual property rights of content creators and is committed to abiding by all relevant copyright laws and guidelines. The voice used in our videos is generated through premium AI technology, utilized under a valid license. This ensures adherence to legal and ethical standards, contributing to the quality and consistency of our content. If you believe we have inadvertently used your copyrighted material without due credit or permission, or if you have questions about our AI voice usage, or if you have any other kind of query please contact us at our contact page in the channel home. AH Documentary is committed to addressing concerns promptly and upholding the highest standards of content ethics.