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We present results of three-dimensional, multi-physics simulations of an AGNjet colliding with an intergalactic cloud. The purpose of these simulations isto assess the degree of "positive feedback," i.e. jet-induced star formation,that results. We have specifically tailored our simulation parameters tofacilitate comparison with recent observations of Minkowski's Object (M.O.), astellar nursery located at the termination point of a radio jet coming fromgalaxy NGC 541. As shown in our simulations, such a collision triggers shockswhich propagate around and through the cloud. These shocks condense the gas andunder the right circumstances may trigger cooling instabilities, creatingrunaway increases in density, to the point that individual clumps can becomeJeans unstable. Our simulations provide information about the expected starformation rate, total mass converted to \ion{H}{1}, H$_2$, and stars, and therelative velocity of the stars and gas. Our results confirm the possibility ofjet-induced star formation, and agree well with the observations of M.O.

Numerical Simulations of a Jet-Cloud Collision and Starburst: Application to Minkowski's Object