Infrared to X-ray observations of PKS 2155–304 in a low state

2008/05/02 by L. Foschini, A. Treves, F. Tavecchio +14 · 31 citations
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Physics and Astronomy · #Active galactic nucleus #Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena #Blazar #Earth Systems and Cosmic Evolution #Infrared #Infrared astronomy #Neutrino Physics Research #Quasar #State (computer science) #astro-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1051/0004-6361:200809973

published in Astronomy and Astrophysics 484(3), L35-L38 (EDP Sciences) · 5 pages, 3 figures. A&A Letters, Accepted for publication

arxiv created 2008/05/02 · openalex publication_date 2008/05/06 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05

Abstract

Aims. Our goal is to understand the nature of blazars and the mechanisms for the generation of high-energy γ-rays, through the investigation of the prototypical blazar PKS , which shows complex behaviour.

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