Phrases with «relativistic jets»

"Relativistic jets" refers to extremely fast outflows of matter and energy that are produced by incredibly powerful cosmic objects, such as black holes or neutron stars. These jets move at speeds close to the speed of light and can extend over vast distances, spanning thousands or even millions of light-years. Scientists study relativistic jets to understand the extreme conditions and processes occurring in the universe. Full definition

Sentences with «relativistic jets»

  • This makes the black hole into a kind of launching pad from which energy, in the form of relativistic jets, shoots from the web of twisted magnetic spaghetti. (sciencedaily.com)
  • These so - called relativistic jets produce strong emission at radio wavelengths. (sciencedaily.com)
  • That model assumes that relativistic jets store energy primarily in the form of hot matter (plasma) and less in the form of magnetic fields generated by shock waves at the front of the jets. (scientificamerican.com)
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