Physical parameters in relativistic jets from Compact Symmetric Objects

Details Physical parameters in relativistic jets from Compact Symmetric Objects Physical parameters in relativistic jets from Compact Symmetric Objects

2000-11-15

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0011290v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

4 pages, 1 figure, proceedings of the IV scientific meeting of the Sociedad Espanola de Astronomia (SEA)

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Compact symmetric objects conform a class of sources characterized by high luminosity radio emission located symmetrically on both sides of the active galactic nucleus on linear scales of less than 1 kpc. Given their small size, the hot spots of the jets in CSOs provide a unique laboratory for the study of the physics of relativistic jets and their environment close to the central engine. We present a simple model for the hot spots in CSOs assuming synchrotron emission, minimum energy and ram pressure equilibrium with the external medium. Further comparison of our model with observational data allows us to constrain the physical parameters in the hot spots and the jets feeding them, and the density profile of the external medium.

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