2006-09-13 09:29:37 · 9 answers · asked by ~CS~ 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The typical supernova releases 10^43 Joules of energy in the form of visible light, and about 10^45 joules in the form of neutrinos. All of this is in the time span of a few seconds.
So, pretty strong.
I'm sure there are cosmic forces out there that could put out more energy. The big bang, for one.
2006-09-13 09:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hard Gamma Ray Bursts are the biggest bangs since the big bang. They are believed to be caused by the so-called hyper nova, which is basically when a star going supernova is so massive that the explosion fails to blow the star apart. The resulting black hole then sucks in the remainder of the star, releasing a GRB which can pack the energy our sun will release over 10 billion years into a few seconds of time.
Quasars are long-term dynamos actually driven by a similar mechanism to the GRB, but the influx of material into the super-massive black hole is not nearly as rapid as with a GRB.
2006-09-13 11:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by SAN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Supernova is probaly the most massive outpouring of energy from a single star. However, I understand that Qasars are more energetic. They are on the periphery of the visible universe, so they are not a threat, whereas a star going supernova within 100 light years of us could give us a lot of grief.
Have to look that one up though. Anyone, please feel free to correct me on the supernova v quasar.
2006-09-13 09:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by nick s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gamma Ray Bursters.
The source for GRBs is unknown, but may be caused by the merger or a black hole with a massive star, or another black hole.
The strength of a supernova is dependent on the type and size of the star.
2006-09-13 09:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The force behind a supernova is of great magnitude. But a much greater force is emitted in the generating of a blackhole.
2006-09-13 09:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by heitmaster 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Extremely powerful
And I'd say the only entity more powerful wuld be a whopping black hole.
2006-09-13 09:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there is something stronger tahn a supernova----- you can find it in the old testament book of Joshua where God cause the sun to stand still i think it was for 3hrs in other words He stopped time----- and its called prayer--read it for yourself---------- ain't that something ???
2006-09-13 09:38:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
Black Holes
2006-09-13 09:37:46 · answer #8 · answered by A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they have now found hyper novas
2006-09-13 09:42:42 · answer #9 · answered by olampyone 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋