Quasars and active galaxies are the most powerful emitters of radiation in the universe. Modern radio telescope arrays have shown that the ultimate energy source resides in the central few parsecs of the galactic nucleus, and powers the emitting regions by way of two oppositely-directed relativistic jets of energy. This volume presents the latest observations and theories of these remarkable objects. Topics discussed include superluminal motions, the physics of jets and shock fronts in jets, related optical observations, and cosmic evolution. Particular attention is given to the "unified theories," which attempt to show that many of the phenomena in powerful extragalactic objects are different aspects of a single, basic mechanism; the main difference in their appearance is a result of their different orientation with respect to the observer.
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Quasars and active galaxies are the most powerful emitters of radiation in the universe. Modern radio telescope arrays have shown that the ultimate energy source resides in the central few parsecs of the galactic nucleus, and powers the emitting regions by way of two oppositely-directed relativistic jets of energy. This volume presents the latest observations and theories of these remarkable objects. Topics discussed include superluminal motions, the physics of jets and shock fronts in jets, related optical observations, and cosmic evolution. Particular attention is given to the "unified theories," which attempt to show that many of the phenomena in powerful extragalactic objects are different aspects of a single, basic mechanism; the main difference in their appearance is a result of their different orientation with respect to the observer. -- Book Description
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Abstract This introduction to the Workshop includes a review of the observations of parsec-scale radio jets and introduces the major themes of the Workshop: superluminal motion; physical conditions in the jets; anisotropic emission and "unified theories" of galactic activity; and the cosmic evolution of the radio source population. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
jet prominence, superluminal radio sources, anisotropic obscuration, counterjet candidates, extended line emission, partial jets, relativistic beaming model, superluminal components, convolving beam, extended quasars, powerful extragalactic radio sources, restoring beam, polarized flux density, superluminal motion, superluminal sources, fringe fitting, receding component, relativistic ejections, extended radio emission, jet components, approaching component, nearby radio galaxies, superluminal quasar, compact radio sources, bulk relativistic motion Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monthly Notices Roy, Cambridge University Press, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, Superlumznal Radio Sources, National Science Foundation, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Nan Rendong, Owens Valley, Physics of Energy Transport, References Aller, Relative Right Ascension, Jodrell Bank, References Barthel, Serego Alighieri, Anton Zensus, Boston University, Compton X-ray, Evolution of Jet Components, New York, World Array, Brandeis University, Department of Astronomy, Department of Physics, National Research Council New!
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Abstract This introduction to the Workshop includes a review of the observations of parsec-scale radio jets and introduces the major themes of the Workshop: superluminal motion; physical conditions in the jets; anisotropic emission and "unified theories" of galactic activity; and the cosmic evolution of the radio source population. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
jet prominence, superluminal radio sources, anisotropic obscuration, counterjet candidates, extended line emission, partial jets, relativistic beaming model, superluminal components, convolving beam, extended quasars, powerful extragalactic radio sources, restoring beam, polarized flux density, superluminal motion, superluminal sources, fringe fitting, receding component, relativistic ejections, extended radio emission, jet components, approaching component, nearby radio galaxies, superluminal quasar, compact radio sources, bulk relativistic motion Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monthly Notices Roy, Cambridge University Press, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, Superlumznal Radio Sources, National Science Foundation, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Nan Rendong, Owens Valley, Physics of Energy Transport, References Aller, Relative Right Ascension, Jodrell Bank, References Barthel, Serego Alighieri, Anton Zensus, Boston University, Compton X-ray, Evolution of Jet Components, New York, World Array, Brandeis University, Department of Astronomy, Department of Physics, National Research Council New!
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- Superluminal Radio Sources by J. Anton Zensus on 24 pages
- Extragalactic Radio Sources (International Astronomical Union Symposia) by D.S. Heeschen on 6 pages
- Active Galactic Nuclei (International Astronomical Union Symposia) by D.E. Osterbrock on 4 pages
- Astrophysical Jets (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) by A. Ferrari on 4 pages
- Radio Wave Scattering in the Interstellar Medium (AIP Conference Proceedings) by Cordes on page 144, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- Variability of Blazars by Esko Valtaoja on 8 pages
- Extragalactic Radio Sources: From Beams to Jets by Jacques Roland on 6 pages
- Astrophysical Jets (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series) by D. Burgarella on 4 pages
- The Role of VLBI in Astrophysics, Astrometry and Geodesy (NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) by Franco Mantovani on page 141
- Observational Cosmology: with the New Radio Surveys (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) by M.N. Bremer on page 232
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