Life on the Edge: Reconnection-Powered Emission at the Boundaries of Black Hole Jets

Explore cutting-edge astrophysics research in this hour-long colloquium presentation from the Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton University Joint Astrophysics series. Delve into the fascinating phenomena of reconnection-powered emission occurring at black hole jet boundaries, presented by Columbia University researcher Lorenzo Sironi. Learn about the complex interactions between black hole jets and their surrounding environment, focusing on the electromagnetic processes that generate observable emissions at these cosmic boundaries. Gain insights into the latest theoretical models and observational evidence that help explain these powerful astrophysical phenomena, which are crucial for understanding the behavior of supermassive black holes and their impact on galactic evolution.