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Simulation Explains Supermassive Black Holes

Posted by Zonk on from the that-sinking-feeling dept.

Spy der Mann writes "Using a new computer model of galaxy formation, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have shown that growing black holes release a blast of energy that fundamentally regulates galaxy evolution and black hole growth itself. According to its creators, 'the model explains for the first time observed phenomena and promises to deliver deeper insights into our understanding of galaxy formation and the role of black holes throughout cosmic history'. Hi res pictures and animations (divX) are also available."

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  1. Coral Cache Mirrors by Agret · · Score: 5, Informative

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  2. Re:Cool by piquadratCH · · Score: 5, Funny

    Seriously, I think everyone loves black holes.

    No. They suck.

  3. Implications for our own galaxy? by kcbrown · · Score: 5, Interesting
    If I'm not mistaken, the Milky way and the Andromeda galaxy will collide (or have a near-miss, I'm not sure which) about a billion years hence.

    If both galaxies have black holes at their centers, and the simulation is correct, then I have to wonder what the consequences will be for life within either galaxy, as I would imagine the burst of radiation from the collision of the black holes (and the resulting quasar) will be deadly.

    Anyone wanna chime in with some numbers?

    Maybe the Pierson's Puppeteers have the right idea after all...

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