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Department of Physics and Astronomy “Augusto Righi” – DIFA

Buchi Neri: The Most Powerful and Efficient Engines of the Universe

by Dott. Rodrigo Nemmen (Universiade de Sao Paulo)

  • Date: 26 February 2015 from 11:00 to 12:30

  • Event location: Sala riunioni, IV piano, IRA, via Gobetti 101

Abstract:

I will describe some of the reasons why black holes -- particularly the supermassive ones -- are key actors in our modern view of the cosmos. I will then review recent observational and theoretical results which tell us where to find the most energy-efficient engines conceivable in nature: jet-producing active galactic nuclei (AGN). I will go through the different parts under the hood in such engines which may explain why they are so "green".