High Precision Simulations of the Evolution of a Super Star Cluster Around a Massive Black Hole

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new high-precision simulation code to study the long-term evolution of super star clusters around massive black holes, focusing on their relaxation processes and interactions.

Contribution

It presents a novel sophisticated simulation tool for accurately modeling stellar orbits near black holes, enabling detailed studies of cluster dynamics and black hole feedback.

Findings

Preliminary results demonstrate the code's capability for high-precision orbit integration.

Initial insights into cluster relaxation processes near black holes.

Potential implications for understanding galactic nucleus evolution.

Abstract

We present preliminary results of the application of a new sophisticated code which allows high precision integration of orbits of stars belonging to a dense stellar system moving in the vicinity of a massive black hole. This mimics the situation observed in the center of many galaxies, where a nuclear star cluster contains a massive black hole which, in the past, was, likely, an active engine of violent emission of radiation. The main scope of our work is the investigation of the relaxation of the super star cluster on a sufficiently long time, together with the investigation of its feedback with the massive black hole.