Revisiting the gravitational mirroring in presence of compact objects
Abstract
We propose a novel concept of astrophysical mirroring in the schwarzschild framework, which emerges as a direct consequence of gravitational lensing effects occurring in the immediate vicinity of extremely dense massive objects within spacetime. Through rigorous theoretical calculations and numerical ray-tracing analysis, we demonstrate that sufficiently compact astrophysical objects possess the capability to induce such extreme curvature in spacetime that the resulting gravitational field can bend light rays to extraordinary degrees, creating what we term a ”reflection image” or mirror-like appearance of the source in distant regions of space. We discuss the theoretical framework as well as the observational consequences of this phenomenon.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations
Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physics Letters B
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 875
- Pages
- 140311–140311
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN