"Penrose process" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after English mathematician Roger Penrose. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Penrose process
  1. A hypothetical process whereby the ergosphere of a black hole can be used as an energy source due to its angular momentum. Wikipedia link: Penrose process, Roger Penrose Categories (topical): Black holes, Energy, Science fiction Synonyms: Penrose mechanism
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