Supercomputing reveals why some black hole flares fade away

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Summary:
- Researchers utilized high-performance supercomputing simulations to model the complex magneto-hydrodynamics surrounding black holes.
- The study provides a mechanistic explanation for the rapid dimming of black hole flares, attributing the phenomenon to the reconnection of magnetic field lines that effectively "quench" the energy emission.

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