Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Aug 1977
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977mnras.180..343b&link_type=abstract
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, vol. 180, Aug. 1977, p. 343-371.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
84
Active Galactic Nuclei, Astronomical Models, Blasts, Compton Effect, Detonation Waves, Quasars, Propagation Velocity, Radio Sources (Astronomy), Relativistic Particles, Shock Wave Propagation, Synchrotron Radiation, X Ray Astronomy
Scientific paper
An idealized model intended to account for all nonthermal variability in active galactic nuclei is described which is based on an analysis of relativistic blast waves. It is proposed that as a result of an explosion or instability within a central compact object of unspecified nature, an expanding shock wave (possibly relativistic) provides a continuous source of relativistic electrons capable of synchrotron and inverse Compton radiation. The physical processes occurring behind the shock are analyzed, and the calculations are applied to observations of variable radio sources as well as to optical and X-ray observations of several discrete variable sources. Possible implications of the model for observational and theoretical studies of active galactic nuclei are considered.
Blandford Roger. D.
McKee Christopher F.
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