Astrophysicists explore light echoes to study black holes

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024

A research team led by astrophysicists from the Institute for Advanced Study has introduced a groundbreaking technique to identify light echoes around black holes. This approach, which enables precise measurements of a black hole's mass and spin, offers a new avenue beyond traditional methods to study these cosmic phenomena. Published in 'The Astrophysical Journal Letters', the study outli