Welcome to Cosmos in a Pod! I’m your host, Amitesh, and in today’s episode, we’re unravelling the mysteries of quasars—the brightest and most enigmatic objects in the cosmos. These celestial powerhouses, fueled by supermassive black holes, outshine entire galaxies and illuminate the farthest reaches of the universe.

Episode Highlights

What is a quasar?

• Quasars are intensely luminous objects powered by supermassive black holes at the centres of galaxies.
• Despite their compact size, they emit energy equivalent to trillions of stars.
• Components:
  • Accretion Disk: Hot, swirling material that generates immense radiation.
  • Jets: High-energy streams of particles ejected at near-light speeds.

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