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News · 8 July 2026

Black hole collision outcomes predicted more simply using entropy law

Black hole collision outcomes predicted more simply using entropy law

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Scientists have found a simpler way to predict the size of the new black hole after two collide, by using ideas from thermodynamics. The resulting black hole is the state that maximises entropy, a measure of disorder in a system. The Penn State team's approach aligns closely with complex supercomputer simulations, offering a deeper understanding of the physics.

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