Abstract
A new computer code can 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 speeds 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 nudei. By means of a supercomputer simulation and color graphics, the whole process can be viewed in real time on a movie screen.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 421-425 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Science |
| Volume | 241 |
| Issue number | 4864 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General