Calculating the Abundance of Primordial Black Holes
Major
Physics
Anticipated Graduation Year
2026
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Open Access
Abstract
This project aims to understand the formation of primordial black holes (PBHs) in the early universe. PBHs are hypothetical black holes formed shortly after the Big Bang. They are fascinating because they might explain mysterious cosmic phenomena like dark matter or the origin of supermassive black holes. To estimate how many PBHs could have formed, we will use two different mathematical models: the Press-Schechter formalism and the theory of peaks. Comparing these methods will help us test the reliability of current theories and guide future astronomical observations.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Dr. Walter Tangarife, Associate Professor, Physics Department
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Calculating the Abundance of Primordial Black Holes
This project aims to understand the formation of primordial black holes (PBHs) in the early universe. PBHs are hypothetical black holes formed shortly after the Big Bang. They are fascinating because they might explain mysterious cosmic phenomena like dark matter or the origin of supermassive black holes. To estimate how many PBHs could have formed, we will use two different mathematical models: the Press-Schechter formalism and the theory of peaks. Comparing these methods will help us test the reliability of current theories and guide future astronomical observations.