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A general relativistic effect in quasi-spherical objects as the possible origin of relativistic jets

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2014-11-17 v2 Astrophysics Space Physics

Abstract

Based on recently reported results, we present arguments that sign changes in proper acceleration of test particles on the symmetry axis and close to the r=2M surface of quasi-spherical objects - related to the quadrupole moment of the source - might be at the origin of relativistic jets of quasars and micro-quasars.

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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0505074,
  title  = {A general relativistic effect in quasi-spherical objects as the possible origin of relativistic jets},
  author = {L. Herrera and N. O. Santos},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0505074},
  year   = {2014}
}

Comments

7 pages Latex. Discussion section enlarged. Reference added. To appear in Astr.Space.Sci