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Relativistic magnetic loops in double radio sources

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A simple model for superluminal double radio sources is presented. A relativistic electron-positron beam drives the expansion of an elongated magnetic loop configuration. This is treated using basic conservation laws. Relativistically expanding radio components on a scale of parsecs result for plausible physical parameters.

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  1. Department of Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

    H. A. Scott

  2. Department of Applied Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

    R. V. E. Lovelace

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Scott, H.A., Lovelace, R.V.E. Relativistic magnetic loops in double radio sources. Astrophys Space Sci 92, 417–423 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00651304

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