The Slingshot Theory: A Continuous Light-Path Model in Black Hole Interiors

Abstract

Black holes have long been understood as regions of spacetime from which nothing, not even light, can escape. Classical interpretations of general relativity predict that light entering a black hole is irretrievably lost at the singularity. In this conceptual paper, I propose the Slingshot Theory, an intuitive framework for visualizing the behavior of light within black holes.

The theory models the interior of a black hole as a finite, highly curved spacetime “valley,” along which light follows a continuous trajectory. Using the rubber band analogy, light is temporarily displaced from observable view due to extreme spacetime stretching and time dilation but is never destroyed. This framework preserves continuity and energy, reframes the notion of singularity absorption, and aligns with fundamental physical laws while offering an accessible visualization for observers.

The Slingshot Theory offers a novel perspective on black hole interiors and provides a foundation for further conceptual and potentially quantitative exploration. It is intended as a logically consistent, intuitive model to complement existing theories in relativity and quantum gravity.