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15 January 2026

Future Perspectives on Black Hole Jet Mechanisms: Insights from Next-Generation Observatories and Theoretical Developments

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Departmento de Ciências Exatas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Rodovia Jorge Amado km 16, Ilhéus 454650-000, Bahia, Brazil
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This article belongs to the Special Issue Mechanisms Behind Black Holes and Relativistic Jets

Abstract

Black hole jets represent one of the most extreme manifestations of astrophysical processes, linking accretion physics, relativistic magnetohydrodynamics, and large-scale feedback in galaxies and clusters. Despite decades of observational and theoretical work, the mechanisms governing jet launching, collimation, and energy dissipation remain open questions. In this article, we discuss how upcoming facilities such as the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA), the Vera C. Rubin Observatory (LSST), and the Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) will provide unprecedented constraints on jet dynamics, variability, and multi-wavelength signatures. Furthermore, we highlight theoretical challenges, including the role of magnetically arrested disks (MADs), plasma microphysics, and general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) simulations in shaping our understanding of jet formation. By combining high-resolution imaging, time-domain surveys, and advanced simulations, the next decade promises transformative progress in unveiling the physics of black hole jets.

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