Published in 1978, Physica Scripta, Vol. 17, 193


ACCRETION AND THE QUASAR PHENOMENON

Martin J. Rees

Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, England


Abstract. Quasars are interpreted as massive black holes in galactic nuclei which are fuelled by capturing gas or stars from their surroundings. This paper discusses the supply of gas, the nature of the inflow (disclike or quasispherical) and the radiation processes.


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