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Speculative Science: Black Holes as an Energy Source

In this exciting one day course, students will explore the fascinating theoretical concept of black holes as an energy source.

Sujit Naidu

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(1,172)

What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Black Holes could be used to generate energy!? As ridiculous of an idea as this sounds, the laws of physics clearly state that this is possible! In this exciting one day class, students will be introduced to some of the ideas that support this premise. Students will learn about the following concepts.

- The Penrose Process
-  The idea of supperradiance and some experimental evidence that supports this idea.
- The theoretical structure that could harness energy from a black hole using these concepts.

Before enrolling in this class students must have the following knowledge.

- An in depth understanding of rotating black holes. Including being familiar with regions like the Ergosphere.

This class is best for students with an advanced understanding of black holes who want to expand their knowledge.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sujit Naidu

Joined May, 2020

4.9

1172reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Hello Everybody!

My name is Sujit Naidu, and I have always harbored a lifelong passion for science! Some of my favourite topics are Biology, Neuroscience and Psychology. Many of my classes will focus on the different aspects of the human mind and brain. From introductory courses on the brain to more advanced topics like the neuroscience of vision, I will have something for everyone!

With an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto with Majors in Neuroscience and Psychology. I have a strong foundation in the topics i will teach. Aside from my education, I have also coached basketball for boys and girls of different ages. I understand how to teach something while keeping it fun and enjoyable!

I have been in some classes where teachers just lecture at you with little to no engagement. It is very difficult to stay focused and retain information when someone is simply talking at you. My teaching philosophy is it avoid excessive lecturing and focus on creating engagement with students. I pride myself on making topics accessible without simplifying them excessively.  

I am also offering 1:1 tutoring and homework help. Please message me if you would like more information! 

 I also offer private group sessions for any of the classes I offer. If your student is a part of a group and that group would like a private lesson, I can accommodate for that! 
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****POLICIES****

Transfer Policy - Transfers will be accommodated up to 24 hours before the session is scheduled to start. Transfers requested after 24 hours will be evaluated on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.

Sold Out Class - If a class is sold out and a learner misses it. Refund/transfers after the fact will not be possible.

Sharing a Screen - Please remember that all learners participating in the session need to be enrolled in the class. Learners who are enrolled separately are welcome to share  a screen. If an enrolled learner is joined by an unenrolled learner, that might result in removal from the session without a refund.  

Class Cancellations - If a Class will be cancelled, the cancellation will happen  at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.