New Progress of Black Hole Accretion Disk
A special issue of Universe (ISSN 2218-1997). This special issue belongs to the section "Gravitation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2025) | Viewed by 2117
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Accretion disks, swirling structures of matter spiraling into black holes, play a pivotal role in our understanding of binary star systems and their intricate evolutionary processes. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in the study of black hole accretion disks in binary systems, particularly in the context of X-ray binaries and active galactic nuclei (AGN). These studies have shed light on the complex interactions between accretion disks and black holes, as well as the impact of these processes on the broader astrophysical environment. However, many questions remain unanswered, such as the formation and evolution of accretion disks, the role of magnetic fields in disk dynamics, and the impact of binary interactions on disk stability and radiation. We also welcome ongoing research uncovering new insights into the dynamics and radiation mechanisms behind these fascinating systems.
This Special Issue will bring together novel insights on accretion physics, covering aspects such as active galactic nuclei, black hole X-ray binaries, and X-ray polarization. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications. We believe that your research aligns well with this theme, and we look forward to working together to make this Special Issue a valuable contribution to the field.
Dr. Arghajit Jana
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- active galactic nuclei
- black holes
- X-ray binaries
- X-ray polarization
- reverberation technique
- accretion
- accretion disk
- jet
- disk–jet couplings
- quasars
- Seyfert
- blazars
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