Simulating Black Hole Merge

Since the merge of black holes is invisible to the human eye a new 3-D model has been created by NASA scientists. The first time ever computer model tests Albert Einsteins theory of relativity as far as black hole mergers are concerned. “In the past, we’ve always shown animations or artists’ conceptions of gravitational waves, but now we have Einstein’s conception,” said Joan Centralla, head of the Gravitational Astrophysics Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and a member of the team that created the model.

Gravitational waves are the most highly sought after form of energy produced in the universe, and have been a mystery to researchers until now. Einstein’s theory of relativity would indicate that when 2 holes merge (tightly compressed areas of space where light and even gravity disappear), a ripple effect will happen across space, gravitational wave. Hence, with every reaction there is an opposite and equal reaction.

Scientists are positive that this new model will open up new insight to Einstein’s theory and how to locate these ripples in time and space.

Since the merge of black holes is invisible to the human eye a new 3-D model has been created by NASA scientists. The first time ever computer model tests Albert Einsteins theory of relativity as far as black hole mergers are concerned. “In the past, we’ve always shown animations or artists’ conceptions of gravitational waves, but now we have Einstein’s conception,” said Joan Centralla, head of the Gravitational Astrophysics Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and a member of the team that created the model.

Gravitational waves are the most highly sought after form of energy produced in the universe, and have been a mystery to researchers until now. Einstein’s theory of relativity would indicate that when 2 holes merge (tightly compressed areas of space where light and even gravity disappear), a ripple effect will happen across space, gravitational wave. Hence, with every reaction there is an opposite and equal reaction.

Scientists are positive that this new model will open up new insight to Einstein’s theory and how to locate these ripples in time and space.