Supermassive Black Hole Binaries, from Galaxy Mergers to Gravitational Waves

Explore the fascinating journey of supermassive black hole binaries in this 48-minute conference talk by Julie Comerford from CU Boulder. Delve into the evolution of these massive cosmic entities, from their origins in galaxy mergers to their role in generating gravitational waves. Gain insights into the complex dynamics of circumbinary gas and its influence on embedded binary systems. Discover the latest observational techniques and numerical modeling approaches used to study these phenomena. Learn about the remarkable similarities between massive black hole binaries and stellar binaries, and understand the crucial next steps in advancing our knowledge of these systems. Engage with cutting-edge research presented at the "Building Bridges: Towards a Unified Picture of Stellar and Black Hole Binary Accretion and Evolution" conference, which brings together experts from diverse astrophysical backgrounds to explore the frontiers of binary system research.