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X-rays from black holes originate in turbulent accretion disks

Universe Today — September 3, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Summary: Astronomers have discovered that X-rays emitted from black hole accretion disks originate from turbulent regions, not the black holes themselves. Supercomputer simulations revealed that interactions between superheated plasma and magnetic fields generate these X-rays. The study focused on electron-positron plasma dynamics, highlighting the extreme conditions near black holes that allow such phenomena to occur. This research enhances understanding of X-ray binary systems and their energetic environments.

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