Physics – Plasma Physics
Scientific paper
May 1993
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993ppcn.conf...67f&link_type=abstract
In ESA, Fourth International Toki Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion p 67-72(SEE N94-22624 05-75)
Physics
Plasma Physics
4
Active Galactic Nuclei, Extraterrestrial Radiation, Plasma Physics, Radio Jets (Astronomy), Faint Object Camera, Hubble Space Telescope, Magnetohydrodynamics, Radio Astronomy, Synchrotron Radiation
Scientific paper
Some aspects of jet dynamics in connection with radiative effects are reviewed. Examples of the study of plasma physics of relativistic jets from Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) are discussed. The common morphologies of jets at different scales can be summarized as follows: jets are collimated over very large distances, with aspect ratios up to 100; collimation begins in the very center of the associated AGN; jets remain collimated and dynamically stable even when there are signs of interaction with external environment and sharp bends; strong evidence exists that in many cases jets are relativistic, especially in the region near the core; correlation between jets and the optical activity of the associated galactic nucleus was found. An important fact for jets from active galactic nuclei, is that dynamics and radiation emission are combined in a peculiar way: the emission is just a tiny fraction of the total energy of the flow that is estimated by assuming that the general structure is produced by the central object, either continuously or in a single outburst. This means that the dynamics must be reconstructed observing its partial transformation in radiation.
No associations
LandOfFree
Jets associated with active galactic nuclei 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 Jets associated with active galactic nuclei, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Jets associated with active galactic nuclei will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1684476