Relativistic jets

Relativistic jets, jets (Eng. Relativistic jet) - plasma jet escaping from the center (nucleus) of astronomical objects such as active galaxies, quasars and radio galaxies.

Typically, the object is observed two jets directed in opposite directions.

At the moment, relativistic jets remain poorly understood phenomenon. The cause of such jets is often called the interaction of magnetic fields with an accretion disk around a black hole or a neutron star.

In the article on "elements" method of numerical simulation shows that the merger of two neutron stars formed black hole, the magnetic field which extends along the axis. This suggests that the same process can generate and relativistic jets. However, the article states that the authors proposed a mathematical model of scientific work was very difficult, and computing capabilities of modern computers were not enough to carry out with due accuracy all the necessary calculations and convincingly prove the formation of jets.

In another article on the "elements" draws parallels between processes in black holes and Bose-Einstein condensate. It is noted that the condensate can collapse ("stick together") and its subsequent decay can occur too narrowly focused emissions.