Panchromatic Views of Large-Scale Extragalactic Jets

Conference · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2007

OSTI ID:908221

Cheung, C C

Highlights of recent observations of extended jets in AGN are presented. Specifically, we discuss new spectral constraints enabled by Spitzer, studies of the highest-redshift (z{approx}4) radio/X-ray quasar jets, and a new VLBA detection of superluminal motion in the M87 jet associated with a recent dramatic X-ray outburst. Expanding on the title, inverse Compton emission from extended radio lobes is considered and a testable prediction for the gamma-ray emission in one exemplary example is presented. Prospects for future studies with ALMA and low-frequency radio interferometers are briefly described.

• Research Organization: SLAC National Accelerator Lab., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76SF00515
• OSTI ID: 908221
• Report Number(s): SLAC-PUB-12526; astro-ph/0612372; TRN: US200722%%557
• Resource Relation: Conference: To appear in the proceedings of The Central Engine of Active Galactic Nuclei, Xi'an, China, 16-21 Oct 2006
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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