The Boundary Between Black Holes & Neutron Stars

The video explores the detection of a unique gravitational wave event involving an object with a mass between that of a neutron star and a black hole. It discusses the significance of this discovery, the properties of neutron stars, and the challenges in understanding their maximum mass before becoming black holes. The video also highlights the role of LIGO and Virgo observatories in detecting these events and the potential for new insights into the nature of stars and gravity.

What is the difference between neutron stars and black holes in terms of their formation?

How do pulsars contribute to our understanding of neutron star masses?

What are the potential consequences if the detected object is confirmed to be a black hole?

Why is it important to study the extreme states of matter in neutron stars?