Active Galactic NucleiUnderstanding the energy source and physical processes within active galaxies are the most challenging areas of current research. Using a logical format and easy-to-follow explanations, Robson demonstrates the crucial connections between observation and theory, illustrating how diverse classes of active galaxies fit into the contemporary perspective. Summary sections explain the physical concepts behind the mathematics. |
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OBSERVATIONAL PROGRESS | 35 |
OBSERVATIONAL PROPERTIES OF ACTIVE GALAXIES | 72 |
PHYSICAL PROCESSES IN ASTROPHYSICS | 108 |
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absorption accretion disk accretion rate active galactic nuclei active galaxies angle arcseconds Astron astronomers Astrophys astrophysical atoms beaming big blue bump BL Lacs blackbody blazar blobs broad-line central engine centre chapter collimation component continuum emission core density detailed distance dust electron emission lines emitted energy distribution epoch evidence far-infrared flux free-free frequency FRII gamma-ray gravitational high-energy host galaxy imaging infrared inner interaction inverse Compton ionized line emission luminosity luminous magnetic field mass mechanism medium molecular torus objects observations optical OVV quasars parameters parsec particle photons picture power-law powerful produced radio emission radio galaxies radio sources radio-loud radio-quiet quasars range redshift regime region relativistic jet Seyfert galaxies spectrum spiral star formation starburst studies submillimetre superluminal motion supermassive black hole synchrotron emission synchrotron radiation telescopes temperature thermal emission timescales unification variability velocity VLBI wavelength X-ray emission