Active Galactic Nuclei

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Jul 1992

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HST Proposal ID #3248

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Hst Proposal Id #3248

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The discovery of QSO's and (other) active galactic nuclei have radically altered the classical view of galactic evolution as a slow process occuring over cosmological time-scales. From the growing body of observations there are many varied theories developing to explain these highly energetic phenomena. To be successful, a theory must explain the large amplitude, rapid variations in both flux and polarization that characterize these objects. Variability in all parts of the spectrum has been observed, in some cases on time scales as short as minutes, placing constraints on the volume over which the phenomenon occurs. Observations on even shorter time scales would significantly affect these constraints. This program will monitor the intensity and linear polarization of the radiation emitted by AGN's and relate the results to the structure of their nuclei and the nature of their central power source. Revision History: Prepared for future cycles submission--BJW 4/22/92;

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