X-ray/Optical Variability of Akn 120 and 3C 120

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2003-12-16

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0312422v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

4 pages, 5 figures. To appear in the proceedings of X-Ray Timing 2003: Rossi and Beyond, ed. P. Kaaret, F. K. Lamb, & J. H. Sw

Scientific paper

10.1063/1.1781023

Using the Rossi X-ray Timing Experiment (RXTE), we have observed both the Seyfert 1 galaxy Akn 120 and the broad-line radio galaxy 3C 120. Monitoring observations spanning 2 years plus intensive stares spanning several days have been obtained for both objects. These data have allowed us to construct the power density spectrum (PDS) for each object. Covering more than 4 decades in temporal frequency, the PDS for 3C 120 represents the first such measurement for a radio loud galaxy. The PDS for 3C 120 shows a steep power law at high frequencies, which turns over at low frequencies. Akn 120 also has a power law shape in its PDS. Using the PDS of Cygnus X-1, we estimate the masses for both of these objects. Optical data and cross correlation functions are also presented for Akn 120. The long-term light curve of Akn 120 shows a strong correlation with optical data, with zero time lag.

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