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Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe

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[Left] A tiny primordial black hole being captured by a neutron star, subsequently devouring it and leaving a "transmuted" solar-mass black hole remnant behind. [Right] Expected mass distribution of "transmuted" solar-mass black holes following neutron stars formed as a result of a delayed or a rapid supernova. The LIGO GW190814 event with 2.6 solar-mass black hole candidate is also shown.

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Takhistov et. al.

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