Proposal code

w310

Proposal title

Collimation and evolution of the Vir A jet.

The

Investigators and their

Affiliations

P.I. Bill Junor UNM, USA
John Biretta STScI, USA

Proposal Abstract

Four epochs of lambda6 cm observations of the Key Source, Vir A, are proposed for the Spring 2000 observing window. From these observations, and in conjunction with parallel ground-based observations at lambda2 cm, the spatial and temporal evolution of the jet will be followed. In particular, the nature and role of the bright sinuous structures will be examined. These may be associated with helical magnetic field lines wrapped around the jet which may collimate and stabilize the jet.

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