astrophysical jet models

Astrophysical jet models describe powerful, narrow streams of particles and radiation ejected from energetic astronomical objects like black holes and neutron stars. These jets can travel at nearly the speed of light and emerge from the areas surrounding these compact objects due to intense magnetic fields and gravitational forces. As material is pulled in, it accelerates and is ejected along the poles of the object, creating beams that can extend across vast distances in space. Studying these jets helps scientists understand the dynamics of high-energy processes and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions in the universe.