# Are Black Hole Starships Possible

## TL;DR

This paper explores the theoretical feasibility of using Hawking radiation from artificial black holes as a power source for starships, considering the potential impact of quantum gravity effects.

## Contribution

It analyzes the physical plausibility of black hole starships and discusses how quantum gravity might influence their feasibility.

## Key findings

- Black hole starships are theoretically possible but face significant physical challenges.
- Quantum gravity effects could alter the viability of using Hawking radiation for propulsion.
- The proposal is at the edge of current physical understanding, requiring further research.

## Abstract

We investigate whether it is physically possible to build starships or power sources using the Hawking radiation of an artificial black hole as a power source. The proposal seems to be at the edge of possibility, but quantum gravity effects could change the picture.