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Explore the formation mechanisms of Gaia BH3, a significant black hole discovery, in this 47-minute conference talk by Daniel Marin Pina from the University of Barcelona. Delve into the revolutionary impact of gravitational wave detections on our understanding of stellar mass black hole populations and examine how Gaia observations are revealing new populations of dormant black holes in detached binary systems with stellar companions. Learn about the complementary detection methods including microlensing surveys that probe isolated black holes, time domain surveys searching for transients marking black hole birth or stellar interactions, and how these discoveries are expanding beyond the traditionally known accreting black holes from X-ray and radio surveys. Understand the comprehensive lifecycle of stellar black holes, from the complex evolution of their massive star progenitors through core collapse and associated transients, to their afterlives as dormant or accreting systems, and their potential finale as gravitational wave sources during mergers. Gain insights into the latest observational findings and theoretical strategies being developed to address fundamental questions about stellar black hole evolution, presented as part of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics program on the lifecycle of stellar black holes.
