Unveiling the Multi-wavelength connection from Correlations of astronomical and astrometric/geodetic data of AGN sources in the K-band Celestial Reference Frame (CRF) Catalogue.

Active galactic nuclei (AGN) constitute the largest population in the gamma-ray sky, and host the most extreme environments capable of accelerating particles that radiate in the entire electromagnetic spectrum, while also launching stable mega-parsec (Mpc) scale jets. However, understanding the nature and location of their fast variability emission zone remains a challenge, necessitating population studies to better grasp the characteristics of these intricate objects. The K-band Celestial Reference Frame (CRF) catalogue project recently published 5078 high-resolution Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) images, capturing 731 AGNs across 27 epochs. Leveraging this unique and incredibly extensive dataset, our study integrated VLBI flux-density time-series and images, complemented by gamma-ray data from the space-based Fermi Large Area Telescope (Fermi-LAT, 20 MeV up to 1 TeV). We focused on investigating the multi-wavelength connections for 43 AGNs carefully selected from the K-band CRF catalogue. Our analysis delved into the intricate relationships among radio and gamma-ray, and positional time-series data from astronomical and astrometric/geodetic observations. Preliminary results suggest the existence of correlations between the positional offsets and gamma-ray data, as well as between radio and gamma-ray bands in select AGNs. Additionally, intriguing patterns of long-term variability among the chosen AGNs were also uncovered, shedding light on the dynamic interplay between radio and gamma-ray emissions. These findings offer crucial insights into the underlying physical processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of the astrophysical mechanisms governing AGN behavior. Our work represents an important step forward in our ongoing pursuit to comprehend the complex nature of AGNs.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2024-08-14
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13323505
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Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques
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Unveiling the Multi-wavelength connection from Correlations of astronomical and astrometric/geodetic data of AGN sources in the K-band Celestial Reference Frame (CRF) Catalogue.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques
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Unveiling the Multi-wavelength connection from Correlations of astronomical and astrometric/geodetic data of AGN sources in the K-band Celestial Reference Frame (CRF) Catalogue.

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Active galactic nuclei (AGN) constitute the largest population in the gamma-ray sky, and host the most extreme environments capable of accelerating particles that radiate in the entire electromagnetic spectrum, while also launching stable mega-parsec (Mpc) scale jets. However, understanding the nature and location of their fast variability emission zone remains a challenge, necessitating population studies to better grasp the characteristics of these intricate objects. The K-band Celestial Reference Frame (CRF) catalogue project recently published 5078 high-resolution Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) images, capturing 731 AGNs across 27 epochs. Leveraging this unique and incredibly extensive dataset, our study integrated VLBI flux-density time-series and images, complemented by gamma-ray data from the space-based Fermi Large Area Telescope (Fermi-LAT, 20 MeV up to 1 TeV). We focused on investigating the multi-wavelength connections for 43 AGNs carefully selected from the K-band CRF catalogue. Our analysis delved into the intricate relationships among radio and gamma-ray, and positional time-series data from astronomical and astrometric/geodetic observations. Preliminary results suggest the existence of correlations between the positional offsets and gamma-ray data, as well as between radio and gamma-ray bands in select AGNs. Additionally, intriguing patterns of long-term variability among the chosen AGNs were also uncovered, shedding light on the dynamic interplay between radio and gamma-ray emissions. These findings offer crucial insights into the underlying physical processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of the astrophysical mechanisms governing AGN behavior. Our work represents an important step forward in our ongoing pursuit to comprehend the complex nature of AGNs.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (ZA), South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (ZA)
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Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques
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