Recollimation shocks in relativistic jets

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1844011 ◽  
Author(s):  
José M. Martí ◽  
Manel Perucho ◽  
José L. Gómez ◽  
Antonio Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Synchrotron Emission ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
Dominant Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Extragalactic Jets ◽  
X Ray Binaries ◽  
Selection Of

Recollimation shocks (RS) appear associated with relativistic flows propagating through pressure mismatched atmospheres. Astrophysical scenarios invoking the presence of such shocks include jets from AGNs and X-ray binaries and GRBs. We shall start reviewing the theoretical background behind the structure of RS in overpressured jets. Next, basing on numerical simulations, we will focus on the properties of RS in relativistic steady jets threaded by helical magnetic fields depending on the dominant type of energy. Synthetic radio maps from the simulation of the synchrotron emission for a selection of models in the context of parsec-scale extragalactic jets will also be discussed.

scholarly journals Probing Magnetic Fields and Acceleration Mechanisms in Blazar Jets with X-ray Polarimetry

Galaxies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Tavecchio
Keyword(s):  
Particle Acceleration ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Acceleration Of Particles ◽  
Synchrotron Emission ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Shock Fronts

X-ray polarimetry promises us an unprecedented look at the structure of magnetic fields and on the processes at the base of acceleration of particles up to ultrarelativistic energies in relativistic jets. Crucial pieces of information are expected from observations of blazars (that are characterized by the presence of a jet pointing close to the Earth), in particular of the subclass defined by a synchrotron emission extending to the X-ray band (so-called high synchrotron peak blazars, HSP). In this review, I give an account of some of the models and numerical simulations developed to predict the polarimetric properties of HSP at high energy, contrasting the predictions of scenarios assuming particle acceleration at shock fronts with those that are based on magnetic reconnection, and I discuss the prospects for the observations of the upcoming Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) satellite.

scholarly journals CONSTRAINTS ON X-RAY POLARIZATION OF SYNCHROTRON JETS FROM STELLAR-MASS BLACK HOLES

2012 ◽  
Vol 08 ◽  
pp. 102-107
Author(s):  
D. M. RUSSELL
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Black Holes ◽  
Black Hole ◽  
Synchrotron Emission ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Linearly Polarized ◽  
Hard State ◽  
X Ray Binaries ◽  
The Magnetic Field

For most black hole X-ray binaries, the fraction of X-ray flux originating in the synchrotron jets is generally thought to be low in the hard state. However in one intriguing case, the infrared – X-ray correlations, evolution of broadband spectra and timing signatures suggest that synchrotron emission from a jet likely dominated both the infrared and X-ray flux on the hard state decline of an outburst of XTE J1550–564 at a luminosity of ~ (2 × 10-4 – 2 × 10-3) L Edd . Synchrotron emission from the relativistic jets launched close to black holes can be highly linearly polarized, depending on the configuration of the magnetic field. It has recently been shown that the polarimetric signature of their jets is detected in the infrared and is highly variable. This reveals the magnetic geometry in a region of the compact jet near its base, close to the black hole. From these results, it is predicted that in some cases, high (possibly up to 10%), variable levels of X-ray polarization from synchrotron emission originating in jets will be detected from accreting black holes by future spaceborne X-ray polarimeters.

scholarly journals The Relation between Spin and Orbital Periods in HMXBs

2003 ◽  
Vol 214 ◽  
pp. 215-217
Author(s):  
Q. Z. Liu ◽  
X. D. Li ◽  
D. M. Wei
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Orbital Period ◽  
Critical Line ◽  
High Mass ◽  
Orbital Eccentricity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spin Period ◽  
Orbital Periods ◽  
X Ray Binaries

The relation between the spin period (Ps) and the orbital period (Po) in high-mass X-ray binaries (HMXBs) is investigated. In order for Be/X-ray binaries to locate above the critical line of observable X-ray emission due to accretion, it is necessary for an intermediate orbital eccentricity to be introduced. We suggest that some peculiar systems in the Po − Ps diagram are caused by their peculiar magnetic fields.

scholarly journals The Intermediate Polars

1983 ◽  
Vol 72 ◽  
pp. 155-172
Author(s):  
Brian Warner
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
White Dwarf ◽  
Variable Star ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Cataclysmic Variable ◽  
General Role ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Low Mass ◽  
Intermediate Polars ◽  
X Ray Binaries

Until 1976, cataclysmic variable star research proceeded with few requirements for the inclusion of magnetic fields in theoretical models. Although models for low-mass X-ray binaries stressed the importance of magnetic fields (Lamb et at. 1973) and there was an increasing number of known magnetic single white dwarfs (Angel 1977), and a magnetised white dwarf had been one of the models proposed to explain the rapid oscillations in DQ Her (Herbst et al. 1974, Katz 1975), there was no anticipation of the more general role that magnetic fields now seem destined to play. The two major reviews of the time (Robinson 1976, Warner 1976) scarcely considered the presence of magnetic fields.

scholarly journals X-ray binaries with neutron stars at different accretion stages

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (S346) ◽  
pp. 219-227
Author(s):  
Konstantin A. Postnov ◽  
Alexander G. Kuranov ◽  
Lev R. Yungelson
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Orbital Period ◽  
Population Synthesis ◽  
Circular Orbits ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Accretion Rates ◽  
Supercritical Accretion ◽  
Binary Evolution ◽  
X Ray Binaries

Abstract. Different accretion regimes onto magnetized NSs in HMXBs are considered: wind-fed supersonic (Bondi) regime at high accretion rates <math/> g s-1, subsonic settling regime at lower <math/> and supercritical disc accretion during Roche lobe overflow. In wind-fed stage, NSs in HMXBs reach equilibrium spin periods P* proportional to binary orbital period Pb. At supercritical accretion stage, the system may appear as a pulsating ULX. Population synthesis of Galactic HMXBs using standard assumptions on the binary evolution and NS formation is presented. Comparison of the model P* – Pb (the Corbet diagram), P* – Lx and Pb – Lx distributions with those for the observed HMXBs (including Be X-ray binaries) and pulsating ULXs suggests the importance of the reduction of P* in non-circular orbits, explaining the location of Be X-ray binaries in the model Corbet diagram, and the universal parameters of pulsating ULXs depending only on the NS magnetic fields.

scholarly journals The Jets in Micro-Quasars and Quasars: A Comparison

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 709-713
Author(s):  
Ralph Spencer
Keyword(s):  
Radio Galaxies ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
X Ray Binaries ◽  
Quasars And Radio Galaxies

AbstractThe discovery of relativistic jets in radio emitting X-ray binaries in our own galaxy has led to the term ‘microquasar’ being coined for these objects. In this paper the properties of microquasars are compared with those of quasars and radio galaxies, with the aim of trying to see how the similarities and differences can inform us about the physical conditions and evolution of jets. GRS1915+105 and SS433 are also discussed in more detail.

scholarly journals Synergies in extragalactic and Galactic jet research

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (S313) ◽  
pp. 361-369
Author(s):  
Gustavo E. Romero
Keyword(s):  
Compact Objects ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Relativistic Outflows ◽  
X Ray Binaries ◽  
Shed Light

AbstractThe discovery of relativistic jets and superluminal sources associated with accreting X-ray binaries in the Galaxy opened new ways of investigating the physics of outflows from compact objects. The short timescales and relatively large angular sizes of Galactic jets allow to probe the physics of relativistic outflows to unprecedented details. In this article I discuss results of recent modelling of Galactic jets, covering both radiative and dynamical aspects, which can shed light on different features of their extragalactic cousins.

scholarly journals A Numerical Study of Relativistic Jets

1996 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 435-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Font ◽  
J.M. Marti ◽  
J.M. Ibáñez ◽  
E. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Supersonic Jets ◽  
Radio Sources ◽  
Riemann Solver ◽  
Relativistic Hydrodynamics ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
Approximate Riemann Solver ◽  
Extragalactic Jets

Numerical simulations of supersonic jets are able to explain the structures observed in many VLA images of radio sources. The improvements achieved in classical simulations (see Hardee, these proceedings) are in contrast with the almost complete lack of relativistic simulations the reason being that numerical difficulties arise from the highly relativistic flows typical of extragalactic jets. For our study, we have developed a two-dimensional code which is based on (i) an explicit conservative differencing of the special relativistic hydrodynamics (SRH) equations and (ii) the use of an approximate Riemann solver (see Martí et al. 1995a,b and references therein).

scholarly journals Observational Studies of Cataclysmic Variable Evolution: Of Samples, Biases and Surprises

2004 ◽  
Vol 194 ◽  
pp. 152-154
Author(s):  
B.T. Gänsicke
Keyword(s):  
Observational Studies ◽  
Cataclysmic Variables ◽  
Current Understanding ◽  
Cataclysmic Variable ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Far Ultraviolet ◽  
Cataclysmic Variable Evolution ◽  
X Ray Binaries ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractI present, brief status reports on three large observational projects that are designed to test our current understanding of the evolution of cataclysmic variables (CVs): The spectroscopic selection of new CVs in the Hamburg Quasar Survey, the search for pre-CVs based on Sloan colours and UK Schmidt/6dF multiobject spectroscopy, and the identification of CVs that descended from supersoft X-ray binaries using a HST/STIS far-ultraviolet spectroscopic survey.

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