Active Galactic Nuclei, Radio Jets and Acceleration of UHECRs
Astrophysics
2010-12-13 v1
Abstract
We present the general properties of the Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs) and discuss the origin and structure of jets that are associated to a fraction of these objects. We then we address the problems of particle acceleration at highly relativistic energies and set limits on the luminosity of AGN jets for being origin of UHECRs.
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@article{arxiv.0812.4945,
title = {Active Galactic Nuclei, Radio Jets and Acceleration of UHECRs},
author = {S. Massaglia},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0812.4945},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
Proceedings of the Cosmic ray International Seminar CRIS 2008 - Origin, Mass Composition and Acceleration Mechanisms of UHECRs - Malfa (Italy), September 15-19, 2008