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RBH-1 Validation & Reanalysis
Independent analysis of the hypervelocity SMBH bow shock candidate
Overview
Independent validation and reanalysis of the RBH-1 hypervelocity supermassive black hole candidate (van Dokkum et al. 2025) using Bayesian inference and GPU-accelerated computing.
Research Context
RBH-1 was proposed as a runaway supermassive black hole ejected from its host galaxy, with a luminous trail interpreted as a bow shock. This project provides independent reanalysis to test the hypothesis against alternative explanations.
Approach
- Analysis-Ready Dataset construction from HST/JWST observations
- Bayesian model comparison (bow shock vs. edge-on galaxy)
- GPU-accelerated MCMC sampling
- Transparent methodology with full reproducibility
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