"Unveiling the Origins of Intense Light in Black Hole Tidal Disruption Events"

Scientists have used a sophisticated simulation to reconstruct the violent death of a star torn apart by a supermassive black hole in a tidal disruption event, revealing a previously unknown type of shock wave and the intense flare it powers. The findings could help astronomers understand supermassive black hole properties and test the limits of Einstein's theory of general relativity. The simulation, created by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, provides a complete picture of these events and offers potential for further exploration through real-world observations.