On 25. May 2024. Belgrade had the privilege to host one of the most respected scientists of today – James Bycham, an American physicist who deals with experimental particle physics and researcher in the famous ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. At our conference “Network – Knowledge Forum”, Bycham gave a part of his famous lecture on black holes called “The Other End of a Black Hole”.
In this fascinating presentation, Whip explored one of the most intriguing questions in modern physics: What would happen if we walked through an event horizon and entered a black hole? That is, what happens when the fabric and structure of reality – whether physical or social – are distorted beyond recognition? Could we correct such a distorted reality and return it to its previous state? Even more challenging, is there a way out of a black hole?
Is it possible that the path through a black hole leads to a better world? Bycham’s presentation not only brought the latest knowledge in the field of modern physics, but also successfully brought complex scientific concepts closer to the general public. His lecture was in the spirit of scientific curiosity and popularization of science, which makes him extremely accessible and understandable, even to those who are not experts in this field. The spaghetti metaphor, often used by Whip, has proven to be a simple but effective way to explain the extreme gravitational effects in the vicinity of a black hole.
He also shed light on the complex game between gravity and quantum mechanics, which is one of the greatest mysteries in modern physics. Whipham talked about how the universe sends us a message through these mysteries that we need to think better, in order to perceive and understand the world around us.
Of particular interest is the fact that physicists still like to use apples when talking about their experiments, reminding us of the classic discoveries that shaped modern science. Yet, black holes, with all their challenges, represent a potential field for groundbreaking discoveries that could change our understanding of the universe.
You can watch James Beach’s lecture in its entirety on our YouTube channel.
