The physics and environmental impact of radio-galaxy jets
by
Judith Croston(University of Southampton)
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Europe/Stockholm
Rubinstein (FA 31)
Rubinstein (FA 31)
Description
Relativistic jets from active galactic nuclei are now known to play an
important role in galaxy evolution in the nearby Universe, with their role
at higher redshifts remaining uncertain. In the near future, deep
extragalactic surveys with next-generation radio telescopes will lead to an
unprecedented view of the low-luminosity radio jet population to high
redshifts. Translating radio-galaxy population statistics into a robust
understanding of the evolving role of radio jet feedback in galaxy evolution
requires solving decades-old uncertainties in the physics, energetics and
environments of radio-loud AGN. I will discuss recent advances in this
subject, driven by the powerful combination of X-ray and radio observations,
and how new facilities such as the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) can help.
Ct: Emily Freeland