Published 1989
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Journal article
Strong magnetic fields, galaxy formation, and the Galactic engine
Description
The strong-magnetic-field model proposed as an energy source for AGN and quasars by Greyber (1961, 1962, 1964, 1967, 1984, 1988, and 1989) is discussed. The basic principles of the model are reviewed; its advantages (in explaining the observed features of AGN and quasars) over models based on a rotating accretion disk are indicated in a table; and its implications for galaxy and quasar formation are explored. The gravitationally bound current loops detected in nearby spiral galaxies are interpreted as weak remnants of the current loops present during their formation. An observational search for a similar loop near the Galactic center is proposed. 27 refs
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
- Journal Volume
- 571
- Series
- Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.
- Journal Page Range
- 239-246
- ISSN
- 0077-8923
- CODEN
- ANYAA
Conference
- Title
- 14. Texas symposium on relativistic astrophysics.
- Dates
- 11-16 Dec 1988.
- Place
- Dallas, TX (USA).
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 22006722
- Subject category
- S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- ACCRETION DISKS; ELECTRON BEAMS; EMISSION; ENERGY SOURCES; GALACTIC EVOLUTION; GALAXY NUCLEI; GRAVITATIONAL COLLAPSE; INTERGALACTIC SPACE; INTERSTELLAR MAGNETIC FIELDS; MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MILKY WAY; QUASARS; RADIOWAVE RADIATION; RELATIVISTIC RANGE; TURBULENCE
- Descriptors DEC
- BEAMS; COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ENERGY RANGE; FLUID MECHANICS; GALAXIES; HYDRODYNAMICS; LEPTON BEAMS; MAGNETIC FIELDS; MECHANICS; PARTICLE BEAMS; RADIATIONS; SPACE
Optional Information
- Secondary number(s)
- CONF-881268--.