University of Tokyo researchers simulate star-by-star massive cluster formation, revealing intermediate-mass black holes' possible origin in globular clusters' dense molecular clouds.

Researchers from the University of Tokyo reveal a possible formation mechanism of intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) in globular clusters through simulations. This marks the first star-by-star massive cluster-formation simulation, showing that dense molecular clouds, known as "birthing nests" of star clusters, can yield very massive stars that evolve into IMBHs. The findings were published in Science, providing new insights into the origins of this rare type of black hole.

May 30, 2024
6 Articles

Further Reading