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Table 1.
Jet parameters for the stationary and inhomogeneous model of Mrk 421.
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass of the black hole | MBH | 3 × 108 | M⊙ |
| Bulk Lorentz factor of the jet | Γj | 6 | − |
| Radius of the jet at the base | R0 | 10 | RSch |
| Half opening angle of the jet | ϕ | 0.033 | rad |
| Magnetic field at the jet base | B0 | 3.5 | G |
| Power injected in electrons |  |
1.1 × 1042 | erg s−1 |
| Index of injection profile | q | 0.8 | − |
| Spectral index of electrons | s | 1.5 | − |
| Acceleration coefficient | η | 1.5 × 10−7 | − |
| Minimum energy of electrons | γmin | 2 × 103 | mec2 |
| End point of electron acceleration | zend | 106 | RSch |
| Observation angle | θobs | 0.033 | rad |
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