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Impulsive acceleration of strongly magnetized relativistic flows

Impulsive acceleration of strongly magnetized relativistic flows

The strong variability of magnetic central engines of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) and gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) may result in highly intermittent strongly magnetized relativistic outflows. We find a new magnetic acceleration mechanism for such impulsive flows that can be much more effective than the acceleration of steady-state flows. This impulsive …