Komissarov, SS (2011) Magnetic acceleration of relativistic jets. In: Massi, M and Lobanov, A, (eds.) Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana - Journal of the Italian Astronomical Society. Steady jets and transient jets. Characteristics and relationship, 07-08 Apr 2010, Bonn, Germany. Fabrizio Serra editore , pp. 95-103.
Abstract
This is a brief review of the recent developments in the theory of magnetic acceleration of relativistic jets. We attempt to explain the key results of this complex theory using basic physical arguments and simple calculations. The main focus is on the standard model, which describes steady-state axisymmetric ideal MHD flows. We argue that this model is over-restrictive and discuss various alternatives.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Keywords: | Magnetohydrodynamics, Relativistic processes, Galaxies: jets, Methods: analytical, Methods: numerical, Gamma-Rays: stars |
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| Institution: | The University of Leeds |
| Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mathematics (Leeds) > Applied Mathematics (Leeds) |
| Funding Information: | Funder Grant number Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) ST/F002092/1 |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
| Date Deposited: | 21 May 2019 11:23 |
| Last Modified: | 21 May 2019 11:23 |
| Published Version: | http://sait.oat.ts.astro.it/MSAIt820111/index.html |
| Status: | Published |
| Publisher: | Fabrizio Serra editore |
| Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:97650 |
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