Formation of Supermassive Black Holes

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the formation of supermassive black holes, exploring various theories and hypotheses regarding their origins. The scope includes theoretical explanations and speculative models related to astrophysics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about existing theories explaining the formation of supermassive black holes.
  • One participant suggests that supermassive black holes may form through the merging of smaller black holes, which are theorized to originate from early supermassive stars.
  • Another viewpoint proposes that supermassive black holes could form directly from the gravitational collapse of denser regions in the Universe shortly after gravity decoupled from other forces.
  • There are references to external resources for further reading, indicating that the topic is open and may require additional context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express different theories regarding the formation of supermassive black holes, indicating that multiple competing views remain without a consensus.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks detailed assumptions or definitions regarding the mechanisms of black hole formation, and the proposed theories remain speculative.

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Are there theories to explain the formation of supermassive black holes?
 
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There are two possibilities
1. They result from merging of smaller black holes, which would themselves be the end state of early supermassive stars
2. They result directly from gravitational collapse of denser regions in the Universe quite soon after gravity decoupled from the other forces.
 

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