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Simulations of Precessing Jets

Ivan AgudoJosé L. GómezMiguel-ángel AloyJ. M. IbanezEwald MüllerJosé-maría Martí

subject

PhysicsJet (fluid)Superluminal motionRadio galaxyAstrophysics::High Energy Astrophysical PhenomenaNumerical analysisPhase (waves)AstrophysicsMagnetohydrodynamicsViewing angleComputational physics

description

We report on the results of a three-dimensional, relativistic, hydrodynamical simulation of a precessing jet through which a compact blob of matter is set to propagate. We conclude that the morphology of superluminal sources is the result of a complex combination of phase motions, viewing angle selection effects, and non-linear interactions between perturbations and the underlying jet and/or external medium.

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1778-6_3