Electrodynamics of Black Holes’ Magnetospheres

Mina Wagdy Reyad Gerges

Abstract

The study of black holes has always been a fascinating topic for physicists and astronomers. These
enigmatic objects have the ability to warp the very fabric of space and time, and they exhibit some of
the most extreme conditions in the universe. One of the key features of a black hole is its magnetosphere,
which is the region surrounding the black hole where magnetic fields dominate the behavior
of charged particles.
In this term report, we will explore the electrodynamics of black hole magnetospheres. Specifically,
we will investigate the magnetic field due charged particles within the magnetosphere, the generation
of strong magnetic fields, and the effects of these magnetic fields on the surrounding environment.

Keywords

Physics - Black Holes - Magnetosphere - Force Free Magnetosphere

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20961/jphystheor-appl.v8i2.74065

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