Using Swift to Search for Fast X-ray Variability from Blazars and Study Jet Emission
Abstract
Since its launch, the Swift X-ray Telescope has obtained 0.2-10 keV X-ray data on numerous blazars over a variety of time periods, ranging from seconds to more than 8 years.Much of these data come from intense target of opportunity observations that can be analyzed in a multiwavelength context and used to model jet parameters, particularly during flare states, and another large component of these data come from monitoring data that was obtained during a variety of flux states. By looking at this broad data set, one can evaluate variability timescales and limit the emission mechanisms and associated parameters.In particular, we will report on our search for short timescale variability that could limit the size of the emission region in the blazar jet.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #223
- Pub Date:
- January 2014
- Bibcode:
- 2014AAS...22325005P