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We calculate the evolution of zero-metallicity Population III (Pop III) stars whose mass grows from the initial mass of $\sim 1M_{\odot}$ by accreting the surrounding gases. Our calculations cover a whole evolutionary stages from the…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2009-11-18 Takuya Ohkubo , Ken'ichi Nomoto , Hideyuki Umeda , Naoki Yoshida , Sachiko Tsuruta

We present a theoretical framework for seeding and growing supermassive black holes (SMBHs) in dark matter halos along their assembly histories. Seeds are bred out of Pop-III stars formed during the first collapse of pristine gas in…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2026-04-28 Yangyao Chen , Houjun Mo , Huiyuan Wang

The presence of massive black holes (BHs) exceeding $10^9\,{\rm M}_{\odot}$ already at redshift $z > 6$ challenges standard models of BH growth. Super-Eddington (SE) accretion has emerged as a promising mechanism to solve this issue, yet…

MHD models and the observation of accretion streamers confirmed that protostars can undergo late accretion events after the initial collapse phase. To provide better constraints, we study the evolution of stellar masses in MHD simulations…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2023-03-10 M. Kuffmeier , S. S. Jensen , T. Haugbølle

The existence of $\approx$10^9 Msun supermassive black holes (SMBHs) within the first billion year of the universe has stimulated numerous ideas for the prompt formation and rapid growth of BHs in the early universe. Here we review ways in…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2020-11-11 Kohei Inayoshi , Eli Visbal , Zoltán Haiman

We calculate new evolutionary models of rotating primordial very massive stars, with initial mass from $100\,M_{\odot}$ to $200\,M_{\odot}$, for two values of the initial metallicity ${Z=0}$ and ${Z=0.0002}$. For the first time in this mass…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2024-01-22 Guglielmo Volpato , Paola Marigo , Guglielmo Costa , Alessandro Bressan , Michele Trabucchi , Léo Girardi , Francesco Addari

Supermassive stars (SMSs) are candidates for being progenitors of supermassive quasars at high redshifts. However, their formation process requires strong mechanisms that would be able to extract the angular momentum of the gas that the…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2019-03-13 Lionel Haemmerlé , Georges Meynet

We present a well-tested, theoretically supported empirical relation that helps decipher the origins, growth, and properties of SMBHs (supermassive black holes). Based on theoretical considerations and analysis of mass (MBH) versus age (t)…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2025-03-18 Yash Aggarwal

Compact objects are expected to exist in the accretion disks of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) in active galactic nuclei (AGNs), and in the presence of such a dense environment ($\sim 10^{14}\,{\rm cm^{-3}}$), they will form a new kind of…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2021-04-21 Jian-Min Wang , Jun-Rong Liu , Luis C. Ho , Pu Du

The formation, accretion and growth of supermassive black holes in the early universe are investigated. The accretion rate ${\dot M}$ is calculated using the Bondi accretion rate onto black holes. Starting with initial seed black holes with…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2020-12-09 J. W. Moffat

We propose a scenario where during galaxy formation an active galactic nucleus (AGN) feedback mechanism starts before the formation of a supermassive black hole (SMBH). The supermassive star (SMS) progenitor of the SMBH accretes mass as it…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2020-07-08 Ealeal Bear , Noam Soker

Supermassive black holes (SMBHs) of $\sim 10^9\, M_\odot$ are generally believed to be the central engines of the luminous quasars observed at $z\gtrsim6$, but their astrophysical origin remains elusive. The $z\gtrsim$ quasars reside in…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2020-12-04 Qirong Zhu , Yuexing Li , Yiting Li , Moupiya Maji , Hidenobu Yajima , Raffaella Schneider , Lars Hernquist

Observations of hyper-luminous quasars at $z>6$ reveal the rapid growth of supermassive black holes (SMBHs $>10^9 \rm M_{\odot}$) whose origin is still difficult to explain. Their progenitors may have formed as remnants of massive, metal…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2021-06-30 F. Sassano , R. Schneider , R. Valiante , K. Inayoshi , S. Chon , K. Omukai , L. Mayer , P. R. Capelo

Rotation plays a key role in the star-formation process, from pre-stellar cores to pre-main-sequence (PMS) objects. Understanding the formation of massive stars requires taking into account the accretion of angular momentum during their PMS…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2017-05-24 Lionel Haemmerlé , Patrick Eggenberger , Georges Meynet , André Maeder , Corinne Charbonnel , Ralf S. Klessen

Among the emerging excess of massive, bright galaxies at Cosmic Dawn $z \gtrsim 9$ seen by the James Webb Space Telescope, several exhibit spectral features associated with active galactic nuclei (AGN). These AGN candidates suggest that…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2025-10-23 James Sunseri , Zachary L. Andalman , Romain Teyssier

Super-massive black holes (SMBHs) with $M_{\bullet} \sim 10^9 $ M$_{\odot}$ at $z>6$ likely originate from massive seed black holes (BHs). We investigate the consequences of seeding SMBHs with direct collapse BHs (DCBHs)…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2018-11-14 Daniel S. Eastwood , Sadegh Khochfar

The bright maser emission produced by several molecular species at centimeter to long millimeter wavelengths provides an essential tool for understanding the process of massive star formation. Unimpeded by the high dust optical depths that…

Gas accretion of embedded stellar-mass black holes\,(sBHs) or stars in the accretion disk of active galactic nuclei\,(AGNs) will modify the mass distribution of these sBHs and stars, which will also affect the migration of the sBHs/stars.…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2023-02-15 Mengye Wang , Yiqiu Ma , Qingwen Wu

We investigate the physical conditions for the growth of intermediate mass seed black holes assumed to have formed from remnants of the first generation of massive stars. We follow the collapse of high-sigma halos with Tvir > 1e4 K using…

Astrophysics · Physics 2011-02-11 Federico I. Pelupessy , Tiziana Di Matteo , Benedetta Ciardi

Supermassive black holes (SMBHs) grow primarily through gas accretion, observed as active galactic nuclei (AGNs). While mergers can drive luminous AGN episodes, secular processes may fuel a substantial portion of cosmic BH growth. Whether…