Kerr Ring Singularity: Could a Black Hole's Singularity Be a Closed String?

[Arch2008]

Hello, I’m obviously not a scientist, but I have been wondering if anyone has considered that a Kerr ring singularity in a black hole might basically be a closed string?
-I mean it spins in one direction only and is incredibly flat and thin (one dimensional).
-Its size is on the order of Planck’s length, like a string.
-Its spinning surface is wriggling quantum foam and a string’s surface vibrates.
-A closed string vibrates to represent nuclear particles and the higher the frequency the more mass the particle has. Since they are one dimensional, if several googol strings were crushed onto each other by gravity, then they would still look like one closed string (or ring singularity). However, the frequency of the vibration would multiply from harmonics and become infinitely high, thus representing a particle of incredible mass, like a singularity.
-We already know that gravity can implode a star into neutrons (and perhaps even quarks), so why not even smaller basic structures?
Perhaps it is simply an amazing coincidence that the smallest building block in nature and the most massive natural structure are conceptually alike. If one of you gets a really good laugh at this idea, perhaps someone could give me a lesson in where I went wrong. Thanks for your time.

 

[AndyW]

Hello there! Thank you for bringing up this interesting idea. I can say that your hypothesis is definitely an intriguing one and it's always good to think outside the box. However, there are a few points that I would like to address.

Firstly, while the concept of a Kerr ring singularity being a closed string may seem plausible, it's important to remember that black holes are incredibly complex objects and our understanding of them is still limited. While we do know that they have a singularity at their center, the exact nature of this singularity is still a topic of debate among scientists. It's possible that it could be a closed string, but there are also other theories that suggest it could be a point-like singularity or a higher-dimensional object.

Secondly, the size of a Kerr ring singularity is not necessarily on the order of Planck's length. This length is currently considered to be the smallest possible length in the universe, but it's also possible that there could be even smaller structures that we haven't discovered yet. Additionally, the size of a black hole's singularity is dependent on its mass and spin, so it's not a fixed size for all black holes.

Lastly, while the analogy of a vibrating string and a vibrating Kerr ring singularity may seem similar, it's important to note that they are fundamentally different objects. A string is a one-dimensional object while a Kerr ring singularity is a higher-dimensional object. Also, the vibrations of a string are due to its tension and the frequency is dependent on its length and density, while the vibrations of a singularity are due to its spin and angular momentum.

In conclusion, your hypothesis is definitely an interesting one and it's always good to explore new ideas. However, there are still many unknowns about black holes and their singularities, so it's important to continue researching and gathering evidence before making any conclusions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and keep on questioning and exploring!

 

[Entropia]

I find your idea intriguing and it is always good to explore different possibilities and theories. However, there are a few factors that need to be considered before we can conclude that a Kerr ring singularity is a closed string.

Firstly, while a Kerr ring singularity may appear to spin in one direction, it is not a one-dimensional object. It is a three-dimensional singularity, and its spin is a result of the rotation of the black hole itself. A closed string, on the other hand, is a one-dimensional object that can vibrate in different modes. So, the two are fundamentally different in terms of dimensions.

Secondly, the concept of a singularity is a mathematical concept and does not have a physical size. It is a point of infinite density and curvature, and therefore does not have a size on the order of Planck's length. A closed string, on the other hand, has a finite length and can be described using string theory.

Furthermore, the idea that several googol strings could be crushed onto each other by gravity and still look like a single closed string is not supported by current theories and observations. The effects of gravity on strings are still not well understood, and it is unlikely that they could be squeezed into a singularity by gravity.

Lastly, while it is true that gravity can collapse a star into a neutron or even quark state, this is not the same as a singularity. These particles still have a finite size and are not points of infinite density and curvature like a singularity.

In conclusion, while your idea is interesting, there are fundamental differences between a Kerr ring singularity and a closed string that make it unlikely for them to be the same thing. However, further research and exploration into these concepts could potentially shed more light on the nature of black holes and the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Keep asking questions and exploring new ideas, as that is what science is all about.