Infrared variability of the BL Lacertae object OJ287 since its outburst in 1983

Details Infrared variability of the BL Lacertae object OJ287 since its outburst in 1983 Infrared variability of the BL Lacertae object OJ287 since its outburst in 1983

Dec 1986

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986natur.324..546g&link_type=abstract

Nature (ISSN 0028-0836), vol. 324, Dec. 11, 1986, p. 546, 547. SERC-supported research.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

48

Bl Lacertae Objects, Infrared Radiation, Luminosity, Spectrum Analysis, Astronomical Models, Electron Radiation, Emission Spectra, Millimeter Waves

Scientific paper

In early 1983, OJ 287 was seen to undergo an outburst in its optical and infrared emission. The authors have monitored the near-infrared emission since the outburst. The fluxes have fluctuated considerably, with the lowest recordings being an order of magnitude less than those measured during the outburst. The authors have found an excellent correlation between infrared flux and spectral index; as the source gets fainter the spectrum gets steeper, and vice versa. They interpret this in terms of outbursts being due to injection or reacceleration of electrons with a constant energy index which subsequently steepens as the electrons are affected by radiation losses.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Infrared variability of the BL Lacertae object OJ287 since its outburst in 1983 does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Infrared variability of the BL Lacertae object OJ287 since its outburst in 1983, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Infrared variability of the BL Lacertae object OJ287 since its outburst in 1983 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1126998