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Explore the formation, evolution, and detection of stellar-mass black holes in this 56-minute blackboard talk delivered at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Discover the theoretical framework and observational pathways that lead to our understanding of these compact objects, from their stellar progenitors through their final states. Learn about the key physical processes governing stellar collapse, the mass ranges and properties of resulting black holes, and the various methods astronomers use to identify and study these elusive objects. Gain insights into current research frontiers in stellar-mass black hole astrophysics, including gravitational wave detections, X-ray binary systems, and population synthesis models that help map the landscape of black hole formation across cosmic time.
