2025/04/13 by Jaya Maithil, D. A. Schwartz, Maithil, Jaya +21
Physics and Astronomy · #Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology #Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena #Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2504.09676
This study focuses on high-redshift, z > 3, quasars where resolved X-ray jets remain underexplored in comparison to nearby sources. Building upon previous work, we identify and confirm extended kpc-scale jets emission in two quasars (J1405+0415, z = 3.215 ; J1610+1811, z = 3.122) through meticulous analysis of Chandra X-ray data. To deepen our understanding, high-resolution radio follow- up observations were conducted to constrain relativistic parameters, providing valuable insights into the enthalpy flux of these high-redshift AGN jets. The investigation specifically aims to test the X-ray emission mechanism in these quasars by exploring the inverse Compton scattering of cosmic microwave background (IC/CMB) photons by synchrotron-emitting electrons. Our novel method uses a prior to make a Bayesian estimate of the unknown angle of the jet to our line of sight, thus breaking the usual degeneracy of the bulk Lorentz factor and the Doppler beaming factor.