Waves (IMAGE)

University of Maryland

Waves

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This numerical simulation depicts two inspiraling and merging neutron stars, highlighting the gravitational waves emitted during the merger.

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Numerical Relativity Simulation: T. Dietrich (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics) and the BAM collaboration. Scientific Visualization: T. Dietrich, S. Ossokine, H. Pfeiffer, A. Buonanno (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics)

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