Scientists reveal magnetic reconnection powers M87* black hole's particle jet

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Scientists simulated M87* black hole's particle jet, revealing magnetic reconnection as a key energy source alongside the Blandford-Znajek mechanism. The Frankfurt team's FPIC code shows magnetic reconnection, where field lines snap and reform, contributes to releasing rotational energy, explaining how black holes power immense jets. These findings enhance understanding of how black holes energize the cosmos and influence galaxy evolution, requiring extensive supercomputer simulations.


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