The variability of extragalactic jets is often attributed to internal shocks in the jet plasma. In this project, the synchrotron-radiation of accelerating plasma "blobs" should be calculated and compared to observed light-curves and radio-maps.
When you are interested in MHD and looking for a Master project at the University of Heidelberg, don't hesitate to contact me!
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When you are interested in MHD and looking for a Master project at the University of Heidelberg, don't hesitate to contact me!
Lorentz-factor for the launching of plasma-blobs by periodic accretion of dense clumps. Click the image to see the time-evolution.
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Oliver Porth
porth @ mpia.de
Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie
Königstuhl 17
D-69117 Heidelberg
Office 133
Phone: (+49) 6221 528-315