Numerical simulation of the merger of two neutron stars.
Media Description:
Two neutron stars merge in a few milliseconds to form a black hole. A large magnetic field formed during this process can cause jet which ejects ultrahot matter into space. This may cause gamma-ray bursts.
Media use and copyright:
Copyright: L. Rezzolla (AEI) & M. Koppitz (AEI /ZIB)
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