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Building black holes: supercomputer cinema.

S L Shapiro, S A Teukolsky

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |July 22, 1988
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    A new computer code simulates relativistic star clusters, revealing how unstable clusters collapse into black holes. This simulation may explain the origin of quasars and active galactic nuclei.

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    Area of Science:

    • Astrophysics
    • Computational Physics
    • General Relativity

    Background:

    • Relativistic star clusters present complex dynamics due to strong gravitational fields and near-light speeds.
    • Understanding the evolution of these clusters is crucial for astrophysical phenomena.
    • Previous models faced limitations in simulating such extreme conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and utilize a novel computer code for simulating the dynamical evolution of relativistic star clusters.
    • To investigate the catastrophic collapse of unstable star clusters.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a new computer code to solve Einstein's equations of general relativity.
    • Supercomputer simulations to model the behavior of relativistic star clusters.

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  • Utilizing color graphics for real-time visualization of the simulation results.

    • Main Results:

    • The code successfully simulates the dynamical evolution of relativistic star clusters.
    • Demonstrated that unstable star clusters undergo catastrophic collapse.
    • Simulations show the formation of black holes from collapsing clusters.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed code provides a powerful tool for studying extreme astrophysical environments.
    • The collapse of unstable star clusters to supermassive black holes may explain the origin of quasars and active galactic nuclei.
    • Real-time visualization aids in understanding complex astrophysical processes.