A closer look at active galactic nuclei—the great engines of the universe

The feasibility of using radio galaxies and quasars as 'standard candles' for probing the universe is examined. The morphologies of radio sources are discussed with emphasis given to the new results from VLBI and the current understanding of the physics behind the powerful extragalactic ra...

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Published in:Physica scripta 1992-01, Vol.1992, p.57-66
Main Author: Baath, L B
Format: Article
Language:English
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3C273
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Motion
Quasars. Active or peculiar galaxies, objects, and systems
Radio
Relativistic Jets
Stellar systems. Galactic and extragalactic objects and systems. The universe
Variability
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Summary:The feasibility of using radio galaxies and quasars as 'standard candles' for probing the universe is examined. The morphologies of radio sources are discussed with emphasis given to the new results from VLBI and the current understanding of the physics behind the powerful extragalactic radio sources associated with galaxies and quasars. (I.S.)
ISSN:1402-4896
0281-1847
0031-8949
1402-4896
DOI:10.1088/0031-8949/1992/T43/007