Simulations and Observations of Black Holes in Globular Clusters

Explore the complex dynamics of black holes within globular clusters through advanced computational simulations and observational data analysis in this 45-minute conference talk. Examine how dense stellar environments influence black hole formation, evolution, and interactions with surrounding stars and compact objects. Learn about the unique gravitational dynamics that occur in globular clusters and how these environments serve as natural laboratories for studying black hole physics. Discover the latest computational techniques used to model these systems and understand how observational campaigns are detecting and characterizing black holes in these ancient stellar systems. Investigate the role of globular clusters in producing gravitational wave sources through black hole mergers and the implications for our understanding of stellar evolution in dense environments. Gain insights into how these findings contribute to the broader picture of stellar black hole lifecycles, from their formation in massive star collapse to their potential detection through various observational methods including gravitational waves, microlensing, and time-domain surveys.