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Theories in Physics: Conservation of Quantum Information - Part II

In part I of the Conservation of Quantum Information we discussed the Black Hole Information Paradox, which describes how quantum information exists on the event horizon of black holes. This theory however is contradicted by the Theory of Black Hole Radiation published by theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking. 

Hawking Radiation, is a theory that states that black holes are gradually deteriorating slowly over large period of time. In other words the theory states that particles are disappearing from the event horizon in the form of radiation, but the Quantum Information encoded within the event horizon isn’t leaving the black hole in the form of radiation . This theory questions the entire existence of the Law of Conservation of Quantum Information, because it provides the idea that Quantum Information on the event horizon of a black hole is in actuality disappearing from existence beyond retrieval. This would cause a revolution in the world of physics all together, because it would cause scientists and researchers to reconsider and reevaluate a multitude of laws, theories, and properties in Physics that we claim in modern day science to be the building blocks of understanding.

In order to counteract Hawking Radiation, another theory has been proposed and states that the radiation escaping from black holes actually holds Quantum Information. This theory is in compliance with the Law of Conservation of Quantum Information, but has yet to be proven since no one has yet explained how Quantum Information could be embedded within radiation. These theories prove that black holes are paradoxes, and the best outcome of understanding paradoxes is the understanding of a general idea but then also understanding that general ideas may not comply for the outcome of specific events.

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