European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields (Mar 2024)

Formation and growth of the first supermassive black holes in MOG

  • Mohammad H. Zhoolideh Haghighi ,
  • John Moffat

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-024-12612-0
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 84, no. 3
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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Abstract The emergence of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) in the early universe remains a topic of profound interest and debate. In this paper, we investigate the formation and growth of the first SMBHs within the framework of Modified Gravity (MOG), where gravity exhibits increased strength. We explore how MOG, as an alternative to the standard model, may offer novel insights into the emergence of SMBHs and potentially reconcile the discrepancies observed in the accretion and growth processes. We examine the dynamics of gas and matter in this modified gravitational framework, shedding light on the unique interplay between gravity and the formation of SMBHs.