Effect of errors on arm asymmetry of doubles

Details Effect of errors on arm asymmetry of doubles Effect of errors on arm asymmetry of doubles

2009-09-27

arxiv.org/abs/0909.4953v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Galaxy Astrophysics

2 pages

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Measured values of arm asymmetry parameter x = (theta> - theta<)/(theta> + theta<) of a double have appreciable random errors due to errors in positions of radio peaks & of the optically identified galaxy or quasar. These broaden the monotonic decreasing x-distribution g(x). In addition, finite resolution & blending of complex structure leads to errors in recognizing peaks leading to systematic overestimate of x. Thus both random & systematic errors broaden g(x), & consequently broaden the distribution p(v) of derived hotspot separation speed v, & shift its peak to larger v, since p(v) = -v.g'(v). Keywords: active galaxies - double radio sources - bilateral symmetry - arm asymmetry

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