Harnessing the Power of Tiny Black Holes for Nuclear Energy

Physicists have proposed that tiny black holes, specifically primordial black holes, could potentially be used as a source of power. These ultradense objects could function as rechargeable batteries and nuclear reactors, extracting energy from the strong gravitational force just outside the black hole. Although the existence of primordial black holes is still uncertain, if they do exist, they could offer possibilities for dark matter and energy production. The researchers calculated that a black hole within a certain mass range could convert up to 25 percent of input mass into energy, comparable to the efficiency of nuclear reactors. While this concept is not currently testable, it presents intriguing prospects for future energy solutions.
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