Scientists Unveil Explanation for 'Impossible' Black Hole Mergers
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In 2023, astronomers observed a black hole merger that defied existing physics, involving black holes within a forbidden mass range and spinning at near light speed. New simulations incorporating magnetic fields reveal that these fields can eject mass during a star's collapse, producing lighter, fast-spinning black holes and potentially observable gamma-ray bursts, offering insights into these 'impossible' black holes.
Topics:science#black-holes#gamma-ray-bursts#gravitational-waves#magnetic-fields#science#stellar-evolution
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