Multiwavelength study of the TeV blazar Mrk 421 during a giant flare

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Authors

Amit Shukla · Indian Institute of Astrophysics

V. R. Chitnis · Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

P. R. Vishwanath · Indian Institute of Astrophysics

B. S. Acharya · Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

G. C. Anupama · Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Pooja Bhattacharjee · Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics

R. J. Britto

Abstract

Aims. The nearby (z = 0.031) TeV blazar Mrk 421 was reported to be in a high state of flux activity since November, 2009. We aim to investigate possible changes in the physical parameters of Mrk 421 during its high state of activity using multiwavelength data.

Topics & Keywords

Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology Neutrino Physics Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Volume 541, pp. A140-A140

DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201118569

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