Active Galactic Nuclei as potential Sources of Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays
arXiv:2211.12202 · doi:10.3390/universe8110607
Abstract
Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs) and their relativistic jets belong to the most promising class of ultra-high-energy cosmic ray (UHECR) accelerators. This compact review summarises basic experimental findings by recent instruments, and discusses possible interpretations and astrophysical constraints on source energetics. Particular attention is given to potential sites and mechanisms of UHECR acceleration in AGNs, including gap-type particle acceleration close to the black hole, as well as first-order Fermi acceleration at trans-relativistic shocks and stochastic shear particle acceleration in large-scale jets. It is argued that the last two represent the most promising mechanisms given our current understanding, and that nearby FR~I type radio galaxies provide a suitable environment for UHECR acceleration.
Compact invited review paper; Universe, Special Issue Black Holes and Relativistic Jets; 30 pages, 18 figures
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