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This paper explores the strong gravitational lensing and shadow properties of a black hole within the framework of bumblebee gravity, which incorporates a global monopole charge and Lorentz symmetry breaking. The study aims to identify observational signatures that could potentially validate or refute bumblebee gravity in the strong-field regime by analyzing how these parameters affect lensing observables and shadow morphology. This is significant because it provides a way to test alternative theories of gravity using astrophysical observations.
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The results indicate that both the global monopole charge and Lorentz-violating parameters significantly influence the photon sphere, lensing observables, and shadow morphology, potentially providing observational signatures for testing bumblebee gravity in the strong-field regime.

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The paper investigates the combined effects of non-linear electrodynamics (NED) and dark matter (DM) on a magnetically charged black hole (BH) within a Hernquist DM halo. The study focuses on how magnetic charge and halo parameters influence BH observables, particularly event horizon position, critical impact parameter, and strong gravitational lensing (GL) phenomena. A key finding is the potential for charge and halo parameters to nullify each other's effects, making the BH indistinguishable from a Schwarzschild BH in terms of certain observables. The paper also uses observational data from super-massive BHs (SMBHs) to constrain the model parameters.
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The paper finds combinations of charge and halo parameters that leave the deflection angle unchanged from the Schwarzschild case, thereby leading to a situation where an MHDM BH and a Schwarzschild BH become indistinguishable.

Critique of Black Hole Thermodynamics and Light Deflection Study

Published:Dec 29, 2025 16:22
1 min read
ArXiv

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This paper critiques a recent study on a magnetically charged black hole, identifying inconsistencies in the reported results concerning extremal charge values, Schwarzschild limit characterization, weak-deflection expansion, and tunneling probability. The critique aims to clarify these points and ensure the model's robustness.
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The study identifies several inconsistencies that compromise the validity of the reported results.

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This paper investigates the optical properties of a spherically symmetric object in Einstein-Maxwell-Dilaton (EMD) theory. It analyzes null geodesics, deflection angles, photon rings, and accretion disk images, exploring the influence of dilaton coupling, flux, and magnetic charge. The study aims to understand how these parameters affect the object's observable characteristics.
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The paper derives geodesic equations, analyzes the radial photon orbital equation, and explores the relationship between photon ring width and the Lyapunov exponent.

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This paper introduces and analyzes the Lense-Thirring Acoustic Black Hole (LTABH), an analogue model for black holes. It investigates the spacetime geometry, shadow characteristics, and frame-dragging effects. The research is relevant for understanding black hole physics through analogue models in various physical systems.
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The rotation parameter 'a' is more relevantly affecting the optical shadow radius (through a right shift), while the acoustic shadow retains its circular shape.

Inkeep: AI Copilot for Support Agents

Published:Sep 30, 2024 13:57
1 min read
Hacker News

Analysis

Inkeep offers an AI-powered copilot, Keep, designed to assist support agents. It focuses on enhancing the efficiency and quality of human support, rather than solely on customer question deflection. The product integrates with platforms like Zendesk and offers intelligent suggestions to agents. The article highlights a shift in focus towards improving the support agent experience, addressing a need for better tools to handle customer inquiries effectively.
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Keep does a few neat things we haven’t seen elsewhere: Provides intelligent suggestions: if Keep is confident, it’ll create a draft answer.