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'Smaller than the tiniest scale in nature': Physicists made a black hole out of light and used it to test Stephen Hawking's elusive radiation theory

Physicists craft a light‑based black hole in the lab, delivering the first direct test of Hawking’s radiation theory.

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The brief

Researchers reported the creation of a miniature black hole generated from light and used it to probe Stephen Hawking’s predicted radiation. Coverage highlights an upgrade to Hawking’s black‑hole laws (ScienceDaily), confirmation of Hawking radiation recoil and a simpler mechanism (Tech Times), and a broader update to the “leaky” black‑hole theory (Space).

Yahoo and Live Science echo the claim that the experiment tests the elusive radiation theory. Future reports are expected to detail further measurements of the light‑based black hole and any additional theoretical refinements, as indicated by the ongoing focus on Hawking radiation in the coverage.

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Quick answers

What experimental object did the physicists create?

A black hole formed from light.

Which theoretical concept was the experiment designed to test?

Stephen Hawking’s radiation theory, commonly known as Hawking radiation.

Which outlets reported on the experiment?

Yahoo, ScienceDaily, Tech Times, Space, and Live Science.

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black hole Hawking radiation light physics laboratory experiment

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