Recent Results from VERITAS AGN Observations
Wystan Benbow
TL;DR
VERITAS has been observing active galactic nuclei for 14 years, detecting 40 out of 300 observed, providing valuable insights into jet-powered processes through broadband studies.
Contribution
This paper presents recent scientific results from VERITAS AGN observations, highlighting new detections and insights from a long-term observational campaign.
Findings
Detection of 40 AGN out of 300 observed
Broadband observations enable detailed jet studies
Long-term data enhances understanding of VHE gamma-ray sources
Abstract
VERITAS is one of the world's most sensitive detectors of astrophysical very high energy (VHE; E > 100 GeV) gamma rays. This observatory has operated for ~14 years, and nearly 7,000 hours of its observations have been targeted on active galactic nuclei (AGN). Approximately 300 AGN were observed with VERITAS, and 40 are detected. These studies are generally accompanied by contemporaneous, broadband observations, which enable detailed probes of the underlying jet-powered processes. Recent scientific results from VERITAS AGN observations are presented.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAstrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena · Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae · Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena