ATHENA Evidence 4: Poloidal Flow + Toroidal Field Separation
ATHENA Evidence 4: Poloidal Flow + Toroidal Field Separation 1. Relevant ATHENA Section: Section 4 (Magnetic Equator Theorem – Poloidal Inflow / Toroidal Outflow) ATHENA predicts poloidal inflow at the poles and toroidal outflow at the equator. 2. Independent Sources of Evidence Papers: EHT 2021, ESO 2023, GRMHD simulations (2021-2026) Findings: · The toroidal magnetic field component is dominant over the poloidal component at the jet base. · The jet outflow is organised poloidally, while the toroidal field keeps the jet narrow and stable. · EHT polarisation shows a clockwise spiral pattern at the jet base. · GRMHD simulations show toroidal field collimates the jet; poloidal flow carries energy. Connection to ATHENA: · Direct observational counterpart of the poloidal inflow / toroidal outflow separation. · Consistent with B_φ(r,θ) ∝ sin2θ e^{-r/20}. Agreement Level: Strong Weaknesses / Gaps: · No quantitative separation; mostly qualitative. · GRMHD simulations are within GR, not testin...