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A possible relativistic jetted outburst from a massive black hole fed by a tidally disrupted star

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Bloom, Joshua S., Giannios, D., Metzger, B. D., Cenko, S. Bradley, Perley, D. A., Butler, Nathaniel R., Tanvir, Nial R., Levan, Andrew J., O' Brien, P. T., Strubbe, L. E. et al.
(2011) A possible relativistic jetted outburst from a massive black hole fed by a tidally disrupted star. Science, Vol.333 (No.6039). pp. 203-206. doi:10.1126/science.1207150

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Abstract

Gas accretion onto some massive black holes (MBHs) at the centers of galaxies actively powers luminous emission, but most MBHs are considered dormant. Occasionally, a star passing too near an MBH is torn apart by gravitational forces, leading to a bright tidal disruption flare (TDF). Although the high-energy transient Sw 1644+57 initially displayed none of the theoretically anticipated (nor previously observed) TDF characteristics, we show that observations suggest a sudden accretion event onto a central MBH of mass about 106 to 107 solar masses. There is evidence for a mildly relativistic outflow, jet collimation, and a spectrum characterized by synchrotron and inverse Compton processes; this leads to a natural analogy of Sw 1644+57 to a temporary smaller-scale blazar.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QB Astronomy
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Physics
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Black holes (Astronomy), Gravity, Active galactic nuclei, Accretion (Astrophysics)
Journal or Publication Title: Science
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
ISSN: 0036-8075
Official Date: 2011
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2011Published
Volume: Vol.333
Number: No.6039
Page Range: pp. 203-206
DOI: 10.1126/science.1207150
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published

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