Evolution of a neutron star merger visualized by the density in the equatorial plane at different times. (IMAGE)

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

Evolution of a neutron star merger visualized by the density in the equatorial plane at different times.

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Matter is ejected from these violent collions expanding with several 10% the speed of light.

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Simulation and visualization: G. Lioutas, GSI/FAIR

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