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The term "singularity" is used in several contexts. In mathematics, this is the point at which the plot of the graph turns straight up or becomes discontinuous. In physics, a singularity is a point of transition, where the normal laws of physics would yield nonsensical results.
In astronomy, an example of a "singularity" is the extremely dense center of a black hole, where the math we use to describe gravity suddenly does not make sense. (This is generally understood to mean that we really do not understand yet what is going on under these conditions. We'll figure it out eventually.)
The other example in astronomy is the singularity at the start of the Universe in the Big Bang Theory.
In philosophy, especially the philosophy of technology, the term "singularity" is used in a similar fashion; a time when the normal continuous path of human progress shifts abruptly. For example, the development of a brain-computer interface would cause a discontinuity in human development and evolution. This is sometimes referred to with the capital letter phrase "The Singularity".
Author Ray Kurzweil has written a book "The Singularity Is Near" concerning this phenomenon.
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∙ 14y agoA basic principle of science is that the laws of physics are universal and constant. A singularity is a point in space-time in which these laws do not apply. Example 1: a black hole in which a large amount of matter is concentrated at a single point, thus infinite density. Example 2: the instant before the big bang occurred in which all matter in the universe was concentrated at a single point, also infinite density.
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∙ 14y agoA singularity is the name given to the pre-Big Bang Universe. All matter and energy were compacted into an extremely small area, smaller than an atom, smaller than the nucleus of that atom - a singularity. After the Big Bang, the Universe spread out from this singularity and is still expanding today.
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According to astronomers the age of the universe is estimated to be?
According to the standard theory, our universe came into existence as a "singularity" around 13.7 billion years ago. The age of the Earth is 4.54 ± 0.05 billion years.According to calculations, time and space had a finite beginning that corresponded to the origin of matter and energy. The singularity didn't appear in space; rather, space began inside of the singularity. Prior to the singularity, nothing existed, not space, time, matter or energy - just nothing.
Is a black hole know as a singularity?
No the singularity is at the core of the black hole.
Is singularity a mathematical derivation?
Yes, as no singularity can be observed, mathematical formulation is the only way to model it.
What is the radius of a black hole singularity?
If it had a radius, then it wouldn't be a singularity. The event-horizon surrounding a black hole has a radius, which depends on the black hole's mass. But the singularity itself has no radius.
What is the singularity inside a black hole?
All black holes have a singularity at their center. A singularity in a black hole is a location where the density of matter is infinite, at such a location physics equations give incomprehensible nonsense answers. (singularities occur in pure mathematics also, where for various reasons usable answers cannot be obtained from the equations: e.g. singular matrices)in Static and Charged black holes this singularity is an infinitesimal point.in Rotating black holes this singularity is a rapidly spinning ring.
Is a blackhole also known as a singularity?
Not exactly. The singularity is in the center of the black hole. Somewhat like a peach pit is in the center of the peach but it isn't the peach but part of it.
What colour was the Singularity that gave rise to the Universe?
Undefined. We have precisely ZERO information about the singularity; in fact, the word "singularity" implies that we CANNOT know anything about it. The laws of physics, as we understand them, do not work in a singularity, so nothing can be said about it. If it helps you to visualize it, think of it as a black point in a dark universe.
What is the main definition of singularity?
Singularity essentially means the singularness, oneness or uniqueness of something. It often refers to a point or rupture that marks a discontinuity. For example, technological singularity is the point in time where the progress of technology goes too fast for humans to understand, and becomes totally autonomous.
Where did astronomers first go to try to understand Earth's origins?
To their observatories
Why are astronomers important?
They help us understand the universe around us.
According to astronomers the age of the universe is estimated to be?
According to the standard theory, our universe came into existence as a "singularity" around 13.7 billion years ago. The age of the Earth is 4.54 ± 0.05 billion years.According to calculations, time and space had a finite beginning that corresponded to the origin of matter and energy. The singularity didn't appear in space; rather, space began inside of the singularity. Prior to the singularity, nothing existed, not space, time, matter or energy - just nothing.
How large is a singularity galaxy size vs mini black holes?
A true mathematical singularity is a point, with dimensions of zero.A singularity is a finite mass in zero volume. If it has any length, width, height,or radius, then it may be enormously dense, but it's not a singularity.You're right. I don't understand it either. But that's how it works.
The colour of the Singularity before the Big Bang?
God's sperm doesn't have a color exactly... it's probably milky and white
Who is working on the singularity?
One Group is the Singularity Institute.
The helped historians understand hieroglyphics. (Rosetta Stone/astronomers)?
Rosetta Stone
What is the ISBN of The Singularity Is Near?
The ISBN of The Singularity Is Near is 9780670033843.
When was The Singularity Is Near created?
The Singularity Is Near was created in 2005.
