Supercomputer Simulations Test Star-destroying Black Holes

The video explores tidal disruption events where stars are affected by black holes. It discusses simulations that integrate Einstein's relativity with realistic star models. The simulations reveal how stars of varying masses and densities react when near a black hole, with some being torn apart and others surviving. These findings help astronomers better understand such events in distant galaxies.

What is the significance of combining Einstein's general theory of relativity with virtual stars in the simulations?

How do the internal densities of stars affect their fate near a black hole?