ergosphere

GPTKB entity

Statements (15)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf region of spacetime
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Roy_Kerr
gptkbp:energyExtractionMethod gptkb:Penrose_process
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1963
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ergosphere
gptkbp:namedAfter ergon (Greek for work)
gptkbp:property energy extraction possible
frame-dragging occurs
no static observer possible
region outside event horizon
gptkbp:relatedTo rotating black hole
gptkbp:shape oblate spheroid
gptkbp:surroundedBy event horizon
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Penrose_process
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5