Abstract
The authors have constructed a new computer code to solve Einstein's equations of general relativity for the dynamical evolution of a relativistic star cluster. The cluster may contain a large number of stars that move in a strong gravitational field at velocities approaching the speed of light. Unstable star clusters undergo catastrophic collapse to black holes. The collapse of an unstable cluster to a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy may explain the origin of quasars and active galactic nuclei. By means of a supercomputer simulation and color graphics, the whole process can be viewed in real time on a movie screen. The authors have also written a multidimensional, relativistic hydrodynamics code to determine the flow of gas onto such black holes.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proc Supercomput 90 |
| Publisher | Publ by IEEE |
| Pages | 805-814 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0818620560 |
| State | Published - 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of Supercomputing '90 - Duration: Nov 12 1990 → Nov 16 1990 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of Supercomputing '90 |
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| Period | 11/12/90 → 11/16/90 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)