Interactive visualization of two black holes spiraling inward and merging, emitting gravitational waves.
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Simulating a Black Hole Merger
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This simulation shows the final moments of two black holes. As they orbit, they emit gravitational waves, losing energy and spiraling closer. They eventually merge into one, followed by a 'ringdown' phase where the new black hole settles into a stable shape. Notice how the frequency and amplitude of the waves increase until the merger.
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