On the deceleration of relativistic jets in active galactic nuclei I: Radiation drag
V.S. Beskin, A.V. Chernoglazov
TL;DR
This paper investigates how external photon fields cause the deceleration of relativistic jets in active galactic nuclei, emphasizing the role of electromagnetic disturbances in the deceleration process.
Contribution
It introduces a model linking external photon interactions and electromagnetic disturbances to jet deceleration, providing a new perspective on jet dynamics.
Findings
External photon fields can significantly decelerate AGN jets.
Electromagnetic disturbances influence particle deceleration.
The energy density of photon fields required for deceleration is quantified.
Abstract
Deceleration of relativistic jets from active galactic nuclei (AGNs) detected recently by MOJAVE team is discussed in connection with the interaction of the jet material with the external photon field. Appropriate energy density of the isotropic photon field which is necessary to decelerate jets is determined. It is shown that the disturbances of the electric potential and magnetic surfaces play important role in general dynamics of particle deceleration.
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