Long-Lived Positronium and AGN Jets
Joint Authors
Shertzer, Janine
Giblin, John T.
Source
ISRN Astronomy and Astrophysics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We suggest that stable states of positronium might exist in the jets of active galactic nuclei (AGN).
Electrons and positrons are created near the accretion disks of supermassive black holes at the centers of AGN and are accelerated along magnetic field lines while within the Alfvèn radius.
The conditions in this region are ideal for the creation of bound states of positronium which are stable against annihilation.
Traveling at relativistic speeds along the jet, the helical magnetic field enables the atoms to survive for great distances.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Giblin, John T.& Shertzer, Janine. 2012. Long-Lived Positronium and AGN Jets. ISRN Astronomy and Astrophysics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503044
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Giblin, John T.& Shertzer, Janine. Long-Lived Positronium and AGN Jets. ISRN Astronomy and Astrophysics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503044
American Medical Association (AMA)
Giblin, John T.& Shertzer, Janine. Long-Lived Positronium and AGN Jets. ISRN Astronomy and Astrophysics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503044
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503044
