NASA solves Black Hole Jet mystery with IXPE: Compton scattering confirmed as X-Ray source

NASA’s IXPE mission has taken a major leap in solving the mystery behind X-ray emissions from blazar BL Lacertae, a type of supermassive black hole shooting energetic jets toward Earth. By studying polarisation, or the alignment of light waves, scientists have now determined that Compton scattering is likely responsible for producing X-rays in these extreme environments.

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