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Axisymmetric merger of two black holes to form a single asymptotically
spherical black hole. Yellow lines (paths of light rays) are tangential
generators of the black hole surfaces. Behavior of these rays and their
singularities can be understood in terms of the classical theory of
caustics. Time t is plotted on the vertical axis, z is the symmetry axis, and
is the other
cylindrical coordinate axis. The coordinate angle
is suppressed in the
figure. See page
941. [Image:
National Center for SuperComputing Applications]
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