INTERSTELLAR: THE ARCHIVE

01. Gargantua (The Black Hole) 🔗

Gargantua is a supermassive rotating black hole. It spins at 99.8% the speed of light.

Key Concept: Gravitational Lensing. The massive gravity bends light around the hole, creating the "halo" effect we see.

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02. General Relativity

"That's Relativity": The physics of Interstellar

In Interstellar, relativity is more than just science—it's the primary antagonist. Based on the work of Nobel laureate Kip Thorne, the film uses Einstein’s theories to show how time is not absolute. While space and time are linked as a four-dimensional fabric, extreme gravity (General Relativity) and high-speed travel (Special Relativity) can stretch or compress that fabric, creating the tragic 'time gaps' between Cooper and his daughter, Murph.

The Field Equation:

03. Time Dilation

Due to the intense gravity near Gargantua, time moves slower relative to Earth.

The Cost: 1 hour on Miller's Planet = 7 years on Earth.