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Black-Hole Accretion Disk

Aerospace

★Exhibit Content: Black hole, accretion disk, gravitational effects, celestial radiation ★Interaction: Electromechanical interaction ★Operation: Press the start button to activate the liquid rotation system; observe the vortex formed by the liquid, the smoke vortex effect, and the spotlight beam; watch the dynamic light and shadow simulation of black hole X-ray radiation, and learn about accretion disk astronomy through the accompanying graphics and text. ★Exhibit Description: The main body of the exhibit consists of a circular platform, a hemispherical transparent protective cover, a rotating liquid chamber, a smoke generation module, ambient lighting, spotlight sources, and an electrical control system. It is a recommended exhibit from the PopsciCat Exhibit Store. The exhibit uses a rotating liquid surface to simulate a black hole accretion disk, combined with smoke to produce a vortex effect. Multi-colored ambient lights render a spiral nebula visual, and the top spotlight beam simulates the X-ray radiation emitted outward by a black hole. The hemispherical protective cover isolates the liquid and smoke while ensuring visitors can clearly observe the internal vortex dynamics. With accompanying graphics and text, it intuitively explains the formation process of a black hole accretion disk and the mechanism of radiation generation. ★Scientific Principle: A black hole has extremely strong gravity. Surrounding gas and dust fall toward the black hole's center under gravity. The angular momentum of the material causes it to rotate continuously, forming a disk-like structure known as an accretion disk. Inside the accretion disk, material rubs and compresses at high speed, causing the temperature to rise sharply and release intense radiation, including X-rays. This exhibit relies on rotating fluid to simulate the process of material being dragged by the black hole's gravity to form a vortex disk, and light beams simulate high-energy rays, helping visitors understand the astronomical principles of a black hole's gravitational capture of matter and high-energy radiation.

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