isolated horizon

noun

In the context of black holes, a null hypersurface (a surface where light rays travel) that is in equilibrium with its surrounding environment.

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Meanings

nounisolated horizon (plural isolated horizons)

plural isolated horizons

  1. astrophysicsIn the context of black holes, a null hypersurface (a surface where light rays travel) that is in equilibrium with its surrounding environment.
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