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2 papers
astro-ph.GA2016
On the efficient acceleration of clouds in active galactic nuclei
Tim Waters, Daniel Proga
In the broad line region of AGN, acceleration occurs naturally when a cloud condenses out of the hot confining medium due to the increase in line opacity as the cloud cools. Howeve…
astro-ph.HE2015★ 36 cited
Cloud Formation and Acceleration in a Radiative Environment
Daniel Proga, Tim Waters
In a radiatively heated and cooled medium, the thermal instability is a plausible mechanism for forming clouds, while the radiation force provides a natural acceleration, especiall…