Black Holes
Observing Black Holes Spin
Christopher S. Reynolds
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1903.11704.pdf
The spin of a black hole retains the memory of how the black hole grew, and can be a potent source of energy for powering relativistic jets. To
understand the diagnostic power and astrophysical significance of black hole spin, however, we must first devise observational methods for measuring
spin. Here, I describe the current state of black hole spin measurements, highlighting the progress made by X-ray astronomers, as well as the current
excitement of gravitational wave and radio astronomy based techniques. Today’s spin measurements are already constraining models for the growth of
supermassive black holes and giving new insights into the dynamics of stellar core-collapse, as well as hinting at the physics of relativistic jet
production. Future X-ray, radio, and gravitational wave observatories will transform black hole spin into a precision tool for astrophysics and test
fundamental theories of gravity.
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