scholarly journals Magnetic inhibition of the recollimation instability in relativistic jets

2021 ◽  
Vol 503 (4) ◽  
pp. 4918-4929
Author(s):  
Jin Matsumoto ◽  
Serguei S Komissarov ◽  
Konstantinos N Gourgouliatos
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Active Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Rotating Fluids ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
Azimuthal Magnetic Field ◽  
Centrifugal Instability ◽  
Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations

ABSTRACT In this paper, we describe the results of three-dimensional relativistic magnetohydrodynamic simulations aimed at probing the role of regular magnetic field on the development of the instability that accompanies recollimation of relativistic jets. In particular, we studied the recollimation driven by the reconfinement of jets from active galactic nuclei (AGN) by the thermal pressure of galactic coronas. We find that a relatively weak azimuthal magnetic field can completely suppress the recollimation instability in such jets, with the critical magnetization parameter σcr < 0.01. We argue that the recollimation instability is a variant of the centrifugal instability (CFI) and show that our results are consistent with the predictions based on the study of magnetic CFI in rotating fluids. The results are discussed in the context of AGN jets in general and the nature of the Fanaroff–Riley morphological division of extragalactic radio sources in particular.

scholarly journals MAGNETIC FIELD EFFECTS NEAR THE LAUNCHING REGION OF ASTROPHYSICAL JETS

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (06) ◽  
pp. 729-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. M. DE GOUVEIA DAL PINO ◽  
G. KOWAL ◽  
L. H. S. KADOWAKI ◽  
P. PIOVEZAN ◽  
A. LAZARIAN
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Active Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Magnetic Energy ◽  
Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Young Stellar Objects ◽  
Magnetic Field Effects ◽  
Astrophysical Jets ◽  
Stellar Objects ◽  
Fundamental Properties

One of the fundamental properties of astrophysical magnetic fields is their ability to change topology through reconnection and in doing so, to release magnetic energy, sometimes violently. In this work, we review recent results on the role of magnetic reconnection and associated heating and particle acceleration in jet/accretion disk systems, namely young stellar objects (YSOs), microquasars, and active galactic nuclei (AGNs).

scholarly journals On the radio image of relativistic jets – I. Internal structure, Doppler boosting, and polarization maps

2019 ◽  
Vol 488 (1) ◽  
pp. 224-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
A V Chernoglazov ◽  
V S Beskin ◽  
V I Pariev
Keyword(s):  
Active Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Linear Polarization ◽  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Synchrotron Emission ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
Radio Image ◽  
Radial Profiles

ABSTRACT In this first paper from forthcoming series of works devoted to radio image of relativistic jets from active galactic nuclei the role of internal structure of a flow is discussed. We determine the radial profiles of all physical values for reasonable Michel magnetization parameter σM and ambient pressure Pext. Maps of Doppler boosting factor δ and observed directions of linear polarization of synchrotron emission are also constructed.

scholarly journals Polarisation Characteristics and Variability of the Compact Radio Structures of AGN

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise C. Gabuzda
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Active Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Very Long Baseline Interferometry ◽  
Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Long Baseline ◽  
Polarisation Measurements

AbstractVery long baseline interferometry (VLBI) polarisation measurements provide information about the parsec-scale magnetic field structures in compact active galactic nuclei (AGN), as well as the densities of relativistic and thermal electrons in the radio emitting regions. This paper reviews the role of polarisation VLBI in studies of AGN variability on both relatively long and short (intraday) timescales.

JET CONFINEMENT BY NONLINEAR MAGNETO-TORSIONAL OSCILLATIONS

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 1695-1706
Author(s):  
G. S. BISNOVATYI-KOGAN
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Active Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Angular Resolution ◽  
Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Simplified Model ◽  
High Angular Resolution ◽  
Cylinder Axis ◽  
Azimuthal Magnetic Field ◽  
Torsional Oscillations ◽  
Oscillations Of A Cylinder

Many quasars and active galactic nuclei are connected with long, thin jets. When observed with high angular resolution, these jets show a structure with bright knots separated by relatively dark regions. We consider magnetic collimation, connected with torsional oscillations of a cylinder with elongated magnetic field, and periodically distributed initial rotation around the cylinder axis. The stabilizing azimuthal magnetic field is created here by torsional oscillations. An approximate, simplified model is developed. The parameters for which jets may be stabilized by torsional oscillations are estimated quantitatively.

Three‐dimensional Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations of Relativistic Jets Injected into an Oblique Magnetic Field

1998 ◽  
Vol 498 (1) ◽  
pp. 166-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken‐Ichi Nishikawa ◽  
Shinji Koide ◽  
Jun‐ichi Sakai ◽  
Dimitris M. Christodoulou ◽  
Helene Sol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations ◽  
Oblique Magnetic Field

scholarly journals ON THE ROLE OF THE CURVATURE DRIFT INSTABILITY IN THE DYNAMICS OF ELECTRONS IN ACTIVE GALACTIC NUCLEI

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 1350081 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZAZA OSMANOV
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Active Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Rotational Energy ◽  
Relativistic Electrons ◽  
Field Lines ◽  
Drift Instability ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Relativistic Particles

We study the influence of the centrifugally driven curvature drift instability (CDI) on the dynamics of relativistic electrons in the magnetospheres of active galactic nuclei (AGN). We generalize in our previous paper by considering relativistic particles with different initial phases. Considering the Euler continuity and induction equations, by taking into account the resonant conditions, we derive the growth rate of the CDI. We show that due to the centrifugal effects, the rotational energy is efficiently pumped directly into the drift modes, that leads to the generation of a toroidal component of the magnetic field. As a result, the magnetic field lines transform into such a configuration when particles do not experience any forces and since the instability is centrifugally driven, at this stage the CDI is suspended.

Three-dimensional Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations of Relativistic Jets Injected along a Magnetic Field

1997 ◽  
Vol 483 (1) ◽  
pp. L45-L48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken-Ichi Nishikawa ◽  
Shinji Koide ◽  
Jun-ichi Sakai ◽  
Dimitris M. Christodoulou ◽  
Hélène Sol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations

scholarly journals Polarimetric Properties of Blazars Caught by the WEBT

Galaxies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Claudia M. Raiteri ◽  
Massimo Villata
Keyword(s):  
Active Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Plasma Jets ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Optical Behaviour ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Multi Wavelength ◽  
Extreme Variability ◽  
Continuous Range

Active galactic nuclei come in many varieties. A minority of them are radio-loud, and exhibit two opposite prominent plasma jets extending from the proximity of the supermassive black hole up to megaparsec distances. When one of the relativistic jets is oriented closely to the line of sight, its emission is Doppler beamed and these objects show extreme variability properties at all wavelengths. These are called “blazars”. The unpredictable blazar variability, occurring on a continuous range of time-scales, from minutes to years, is most effectively investigated in a multi-wavelength context. Ground-based and space observations together contribute to give us a comprehensive picture of the blazar emission properties from the radio to the γ-ray band. Moreover, in recent years, a lot of effort has been devoted to the observation and analysis of the blazar polarimetric radio and optical behaviour, showing strong variability of both the polarisation degree and angle. The Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) Collaboration, involving many tens of astronomers all around the globe, has been monitoring several blazars since 1997. The results of the corresponding data analysis have contributed to the understanding of the blazar phenomenon, particularly stressing the viability of a geometrical interpretation of the blazar variability. We review here the most significant polarimetric results achieved in the WEBT studies.

The GLEAM 4-Jy Sample: The brightest radio-sources in the southern sky

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S356) ◽  
pp. 375-375
Author(s):  
Sarah White
Keyword(s):  
Radio Emission ◽  
Active Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Galactic Nuclei ◽  
Radio Sources ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Murchison Widefield Array ◽  
Past Activity

AbstractLow-frequency radio emission allows powerful active galactic nuclei (AGN) to be selected in a way that is unaffected by dust obscuration and orientation of the jet axis. It also reveals past activity (e.g. radio lobes) that may not be evident at higher frequencies. Currently, there are too few “radio-loud” galaxies for robust studies in terms of redshift-evolution and/or environment. Hence our use of new observations from the Murchison Widefield Array (the SKA-Low precursor), over the southern sky, to construct the GLEAM 4-Jy Sample (1,860 sources at S151MHz > 4 Jy). This sample is dominated by AGN and is 10 times larger than the heavily relied-upon 3CRR sample (173 sources at S178MHz > 10 Jy) of the northern hemisphere. In order to understand how AGN influence their surroundings and the way galaxies evolve, we first need to correctly identify the galaxy hosting the radio emission. This has now been completed for the GLEAM 4-Jy Sample – through repeated visual inspection and extensive checks against the literature – forming a valuable, legacy dataset for investigating relativistic jets and their interplay with the environment.

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