Black hole accretion disk/jet reference

In summary, a black hole accretion disk is a disk of matter that surrounds a black hole and is pulled towards it by its strong gravitational pull. It forms when a black hole actively consumes matter from its surroundings and can emit radiation. A black hole jet is a high-speed stream of particles ejected from a black hole's poles, powered by intense magnetic fields. Black hole accretion disks and jets are closely related, with the accretion disk fueling the jet. They are important to study as they provide insights into extreme environments, the behavior of matter in the presence of strong gravity, and the growth and evolution of black holes. They also have significant effects on their surrounding environments.
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I found this extremely handy reference on Black hole calculations and models to measure black hole accretion disk/jets. The article also covers several types of BH non rotating and rotating. Methodologies that can be used to distinquish between Neutron and black hole event horizons.

http://arxiv.org/abs/1104.5499

Its been recently updated on Jan 2013, so is nice and up to date. I should warn everyone its 91 pages, however it has a decent listing of applicable formulas and model references.
 
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@Mordred did you find any more insight on this topic?
 

FAQ: Black hole accretion disk/jet reference

1. What is a black hole accretion disk?

A black hole accretion disk is a disk of matter that surrounds a black hole. This matter is pulled towards the black hole by its strong gravitational pull, and as it spirals inwards, it becomes extremely hot and emits radiation.

2. How does a black hole accretion disk form?

A black hole accretion disk forms when a black hole is actively consuming matter from its surrounding environment. This matter can come from a nearby star, gas clouds, or other sources. As the matter falls towards the black hole, it forms a disk due to the conservation of angular momentum.

3. What is a black hole jet?

A black hole jet is a narrow, high-speed stream of particles that is ejected from a black hole's poles. These jets are powered by the intense magnetic fields near the black hole and are often observed in active galactic nuclei and other black hole systems.

4. How are black hole accretion disks and jets related?

Black hole accretion disks and jets are closely related as the accretion disk is the source of material that fuels the jet. As matter falls towards the black hole, some of it is redirected along the black hole's magnetic field lines, forming the jet.

5. Why are black hole accretion disks and jets important to study?

Studying black hole accretion disks and jets can provide valuable insights into the physics of extreme environments and the behavior of matter in the presence of strong gravity. They also play a crucial role in the growth and evolution of black holes and can have significant effects on their surrounding environments.

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