Abstract
AbstractA substantial fraction of active galaxies contain linear radio sources with sizes of a few hundreds or thousands of parsecs. Such sources are found in essentially all classes of active galactic nuclei, including Seyfert galaxies of both types, X-ray selected active nuclei, radio galaxies and quasars. The radio emission is clearly energised by the active nucleus, probably in the form of a jet. A number of observable consequences of the interaction of the jet with the interstellar medium of the galaxy are discussed. These processes include jet disruption by instabilities, acceleration of cosmic rays by shocks or turbulence, ionization and radial acceleration of interstellar clouds, creation of a hot thermal component through the agency of shock waves and bending of the jet by the ram pressure of a rotating interstellar medium.
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