Cosmic Journeys: Birth of a Black Hole

The video explores high energy astronomy, focusing on gamma ray bursts and black holes. It begins with the historical debate on the universe's scale, leading to the discovery of gamma rays during nuclear test monitoring. The video discusses the mapping of gamma ray bursts, their origins, and the role of observatories like the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. It delves into the nature of gamma ray bursts, their impact, and the formation of jets from black holes. Simulations of gamma ray bursts and black hole formation are also covered, highlighting the role of supernovae and accretion disks.

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