Abstract
Radio Galaxies have by now emerged as a new g-ray emitting source class on the extragalactic sky. Given their remarkable observed characteristics, such as unusual gamma-ray spectra or ultrafast VHE variability, they represent unique examples to probe the nature and physics of active galactic nuclei (AGN) in general. This review provides a compact summary of their observed characteristics at very high g-ray energies (VHE; greater than 100 GeV) along with a discussion of their possible physics implications. A particular focus is given to a concise overview of fundamental concepts concerning the origin of variable VHE emission, including recent developments in black hole gap physics.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 116 |
Journal | Galaxies |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Nov 2018 |
Keywords
- Emission: non-thermal
- Gamma-rays
- Origin: black hole
- Origin: jet
- Radio galaxies