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Coordinated observations of X-ray bright BL lacertae objectsSimultaneous multifrequency observations of the BL Lac object Mkn421 covering radio through X-ray wavelengths were performed. Composite multifrequency spectra of the central nonthermal component were obtained at the two epochs after subtracting the optical and infrared light of the underlying galaxy. Physical parameters of Mkn421 are discussed in terms of the synchrotron self-Compton model. Taking the spectral turnover between infrared and radio for synchrotrom self absorption, the radio emmision originates in a more extended region than the infrared to X-ray emission, the source size of which should be less than .01 milliarcseconds. Relativistic beaming is required if the angular size is smaller than a few times .001 milliarcseconds. A possible explanation of the spectral change during the two epochs is also discussed.
Document ID
19860018565
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Urry, C. M.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-177297
NAS 1.26:177297
SASR-1
Report Number: NASA-CR-177297
Report Number: NAS 1.26:177297
Report Number: SASR-1
Accession Number
86N28037
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-495
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF AST-83-01234
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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