Nonlinearly charged black holes: Shadow and thin-accretion disk

Abstract

In this paper, we explore the effect of the parameters of non-linear electrodynamics (NLED) and magnetic charges on various aspects of black holes (BH) arising in the particular NLED theory. More precisely, we look into the behavior of photons around the BH and produce shadow by considering a thin accretion disk model. We initially examine the overall behavior of the photon sphere and the corresponding shadow silhouette under the effects of these parameters. Using the EHT data for Sgr. A* and M87*, we provide constraints on the magnetic charge $q_m$. Our results indicate that M87* gives better constraints, and as the value of the NLED coupling parameter $\beta$ is increased, the constrained range for $q_m$ widens. At lower values of $q_m$, we find that the shadow radius is close to the observed value. Then, we study different other aspects, such as the energy emitted by the accretion disk, the temperature of the disk around the BH, and the nature of light it gives off. We also look at how the black hole shadow appears in different situations. Finally, we investigate how the magnetic charge affects all the above mentioned aspects when we take into account NLED along with gravity. This study helps us understand the complex relationship between magnetic charge and its effect on various aspects related to a BH.