Inhomogeneous Jets from Neutron Star Mergers: One Jet to Rule Them All

Using the resultant profiles from 3D hydrodynamic simulations of relativistic jets interacting with neutron star merger wind ejecta, we show how the inhomogeneity of energy and velocity across the jet surface profile can alter the observed afterglow lightcurve. We find that the peak afterglow flux d...

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Main Authors: Gavin P. Lamb, Lorenzo Nativi, Stephan Rosswog, D. Alexander Kann, Andrew Levan, Christoffer Lundman, Nial Tanvir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Universe
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/8/12/612