The central, compact source in the Cygnus A galaxy

Details The central, compact source in the Cygnus A galaxy The central, compact source in the Cygnus A galaxy

Nov 1978

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978apj...225..756k&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 225, Nov. 1, 1978, p. 756-767.

Other

7

Astronomical Models, Extragalactic Radio Sources, Galactic Nuclei, Radio Galaxies, Infrared Radiation, Light Emission, Optical Thickness, Synchrotron Radiation, Variability

Scientific paper

Single, optically thin, component models as well as double, optically thick at low frequencies, component models have been examined in trying to explain the central source in the nucleus of Cygnus A. In the course of exploring those models, it is found that this compact radio source may be quite similar to other compact and variable sources in Seyfert galaxies and quasars. Double component models generally do better because they fit the X-rays, and there is a good chance that the X-rays arise in the central source; these models can naturally explain variability which may already have been detected in X-rays. The IR is most likely due to emission by cold dust in the nucleus of Cygnus A. Optical emission is, very likely, primarily thermal, except perhaps at UV wavelengths. A number of observations are suggested to check the predictions of this work.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The central, compact source in the Cygnus A galaxy does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The central, compact source in the Cygnus A galaxy, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The central, compact source in the Cygnus A galaxy will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1066844