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The Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect in radio jet lobes

Journal Article · · Astronomical Journal; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/115827· OSTI ID:5393747
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  1. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (USA) National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Socorro (USA) National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Socorro, NM (USA) New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM (USA)
The double-subtraction observation technique employed to detect the Suniaev-Zel'dovich effect is presented with respect to its use in the radio lobes of 0742 + 318, 1721 + 343, 2221 {minus} 02, and 2349 + 32. The procedure is described, and the results show that the jet minimum pressure is always exceeded by the upper limit on the radio lobe pressure from the effect. Magnetic pressure is therefore not required to confine the jets, and the upper limits on the jet Mach number are set relative to an intergalactic medium by utilizing the pressure limits, the adiabatic shock condition, and the estimated pressure of the intergalactic medium. 23 refs.
OSTI ID:
5393747
Journal Information:
Astronomical Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Astronomical Journal; (United States) Vol. 101; ISSN 0004-6256; ISSN ANJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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