Numerical Studies of Relativistic Jets

Abstract

The connection between collimation and acceleration of magnetized relativistic jets is discussed. The focus is on recent numerical simulations which shed light on some longstanding problems.

8 pages, 2 figures. To appear in Proceedings of "Accretion and Ejection in AGN: a Global View" (Como, June 22-26, 2009), ASP Conference Series, Eds: L. Maraschi, G. Ghisellini, R. Della Ceca and F. Tavec

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• Black Hole Spin and the Radio Loud/Quiet Dichotomy of Active Galactic Nuclei
• The Collimation and Energetics of the Brightest Swift Gamma-Ray Bursts

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• The Impact of Fermi on the Study of Gamma-ray Bursts