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秒差距尺度AGN ~喷注的线偏振特性

Linear Polarization Properties of Parsec-Scale AGN~Jets

A. B. Pushkarev, Y. Y. Kovalev, M. L. Lister, T. Savolainen, M. F. Aller, H. D. Aller, M. A. Hodge

摘要:

我们使用了MOJAVE计划和NRAO数据档案中1996- 2016年时间间隔内484个源的15 GHz多历元甚长基线阵列(VLBA)偏振敏感观测。我们分析了致密核特征和下游区域的线偏振特征,以及它们沿秒差距尺度活动星系核喷流的变化。我们检测到一个显着增加的分数极化与距离从无线电核心沿射流以及对射流边缘。与类星体相比,BL Lac具有更高的偏振度,在其核心特征中表现出更稳定的电矢量位置角(EVPA),并且EVPA与局部喷流方向的对准更好。后者伴随着更高程度的线偏振,这表明致密明亮的喷流特征可能是强的横向冲击,通过压缩增强了磁场的规则性。

英文摘要:

We used 15 GHz multi-epoch Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) polarization sensitive observations of 484 sources within a time interval 1996--2016 from the MOJAVE program, and also from the NRAO data archive. We have analyzed the linear polarization characteristics of the compact core features and regions downstream, and their changes along and across the parsec-scale active galactic nuclei (AGN) jets. We detected a significant increase of fractional polarization with distance from the radio core along the jet as well as towards the jet edges. Compared to quasars, BL Lacs have a higher degree of polarization and exhibit more stable electric vector position angles (EVPAs) in their core features and a better alignment of the EVPAs with the local jet direction. The latter is accompanied by a higher degree of linear polarization, suggesting that compact bright jet features might be strong transverse shocks, which enhance magnetic field regularity by compression.

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