The content of astrophysical jets
Gustavo E. Romero
Abstract
Abstract Jets, collimated outflows of particles and fields, are observed in a wide variety of astrophysical systems, including Active Galactic Nuclei of various types, micro‐quasars, gamma‐ray bursts, and young stellar objects. Despite intensive efforts along several decades of observational and theoretical research, there are still many uncertainties and open questions related to how jets are produced and what is their composition. In this review, I offer an outline of some current views on the content and basic properties of astrophysical jets.
Topics & Concepts
PhysicsQuasarActive galactic nucleusAstrophysicsAstrophysical jetCollimated lightAstronomyContent (measure theory)Young stellar objectVariety (cybernetics)Galactic nucleiStarsGalaxyStar formationOpticsComputer scienceMathematical analysisMathematicsLaserArtificial intelligenceAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaAstrophysical Phenomena and ObservationsGamma-ray bursts and supernovae