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Active Galactic Nuclei
From the Central Black Hole to the Galactic Environment

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Active Galactic Nuclei
From the Central Black Hole to the Galactic Environment

by Julian H. Krolik (Author)

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ISBN: 9780691011516

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Contents

Begins by addressing basic questions about active galactic nuclei: What are they? How can they be found? How do they evolve? This book assesses the evidence for massive black holes and considers how they generate power by accretion. It discusses X-ray and g-ray emission, radio emission and jets, emission and absorption lines, and others.

He discusses X-ray and g-ray emission, radio emission and jets, emission and absorption lines, anisotropic appearance, and the relationship between an active nucleus and its host galaxy. He explores the mysteries of what ignites, fuels, and extinguishes active galactic nuclei, and concludes with a general review of where the field now stands. The book is unique in paying careful attention to relevant physics as well as astronomy, reflecting in part the importance of general relativity to understanding active galactic nuclei. Clear, authoritative, and detailed, this is crucial reading for anyone interested in one of the most dynamic areas of astrophysics today.

ISBN	691011516
ISBN13	9780691011516
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Format	Paperback
Publication date	21/12/1998
Pages	632
Weight (grammes)	857
Published in	United States
Height (mm)	229
Width (mm)	152

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What Are Active Galactic Nuclei? And Why Does Anyone Care?
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How to Find AGNs
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Evolution
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Global Energetics and Black Holes
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Black Hole Physics
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Spherical Accretion
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Accretion Disks and the Optical/Ultraviolet Continuum
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Where We Stand
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Basic General Relativity
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Index