Fast and Furious: Reconnection-Powered Emission in Black Hole Jets and Coronae

Explore a detailed physics lecture examining the mechanisms of magnetic reconnection and its role in powering emissions from black hole jets and coronae, presented by Lorenzo Sironi from Columbia University. Delve into the complex interplay between magnetic fields and plasma dynamics that drive high-energy phenomena around black holes, with particular focus on how reconnection processes contribute to observed emissions. Learn about cutting-edge research in astrophysical plasma physics and the latest theoretical models explaining observations of active galactic nuclei and black hole systems.