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Experimental knowledge limits are determined by inductive triangulation, not phenomenon accessibility. This method validates reasoning, supporting theories even for unmanipulable phenomena like those in analogue gravity.

Keywords:

Hawking radiation experimental knowledge inductive triangulation stellar nucleosynthesis

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Area of Science:

Philosophy of Science
Experimental Physics
Astrophysics

Background:

Traditional views limit experimental knowledge to manipulable or accessible phenomena.
Astrophysics and analogue gravity present cases where direct manipulation is impossible.

Purpose of the Study:

To redefine the limits of experimental knowledge.
To introduce and define 'inductive triangulation' as a framework for assessing experimental reliability.

Main Methods:

Analysis of scientific practices in astrophysics and analogue gravity.
Developing the concept of 'inductive triangulation' for validating inductive reasoning.

Main Results:

Reliability of experimental knowledge is not solely dependent on phenomenon accessibility.
Inductive triangulation, using independent reasoning modes, determines the extent of experimental support.

Conclusions:

Experimental knowledge can be gained for unmanipulable and inaccessible phenomena.
Future analogue gravity experiments are expected to yield genuine knowledge and well-supported theories.