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Efficiency of black hole formation via collisions in stellar systems: data analysis from simulations and observations

Context. This paper explores the theoretical relation between star clusters and black holes within them, focusing on the potential role of nuclear star clusters (NSCS), globular clusters (GCS), and ultra-compact dwarf galaxies (UCDS) as environments that allow for black hole formation via stellar co...

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Main Authors: Cortés Vergara, Marcelo (Author) , Schleicher, D. R. G. (Author) , Escala, A. (Author) , Reinoso, B. (Author) , Flammini Dotti, Francesco (Author) , Kamlah, A. W. H. (Author) , Liempi, M. (Author) , Hoyer, N. (Author) , Neumayer, Nadine (Author) , Spurzem, Rainer (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: September 2024
In: Astronomy and astrophysics
Year: 2024, Volume: 689, Pages: 1-15
ISSN:1432-0746
DOI:10.1051/0004-6361/202449967
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202449967
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/abs/2024/09/aa49967-24/aa49967-24.html
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Author Notes:M.C. Vergara, D.R.G. Schleicher, A. Escala, B. Reinoso, F. Flammini Dotti, A.W.H. Kamlah, M. Liempi, N. Hoyer, N. Neumayer, and R. Spurzem
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Summary:Context. This paper explores the theoretical relation between star clusters and black holes within them, focusing on the potential role of nuclear star clusters (NSCS), globular clusters (GCS), and ultra-compact dwarf galaxies (UCDS) as environments that allow for black hole formation via stellar collisions. Aims. This study aims to identify the optimal conditions for stellar collisions across a range of stellar systems, leading to the formation of very massive stars that subsequently collapse into black holes. We analyze data from numerical simulations and observations of diverse stellar systems, encompassing various initial conditions, initial mass functions, and evolution scenarios. Methods. We computed a critical mass, determined by the interplay of the collision time, system age, and initial properties of the star cluster. The efficiency of black hole formation (ϵBH) is defined as the ratio of initial stellar mass divided by the critical mass. Results. We find that stellar systems with a ratio of initial stellar mass over critical mass above 1 exhibit a high efficiency in terms of black hole formation, ranging from 30 − 100%. While there is some scatter, potentially attributed to complex system histories and the presence of gas, the results highlight the potential for achieving high efficiencies via a purely collisional channel in black hole formation. Conclusions. In conclusion, this theoretical exploration elucidates the connection between star clusters and black hole formation. The study underscores the significance of UCDS, GCS, and NSCS as environments conducive to the black hole formation scenario via stellar collisions. The defined black hole formation efficiency (ϵBH) is shown to be influenced by the ratio of the initial stellar mass to the critical mass.
Item Description:Online veröffentlicht: 30 August 2024
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Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1432-0746
DOI:10.1051/0004-6361/202449967

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