A Test of the Synchrotron Expanding Source Model of Quasi-Stellar Radio Source Variations

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Abstract:

The validity of the synchrotron expanding source model for quasars as proposed by Shklovskii, Kellerman and van der Laan is tested, using observations of the radio emission from four quasistellar radio sources. The time dependence of the recorded variations of radio emission in the range from 3.3 mm to approximately 6 cm, taken during the period from 1965 to late 1969 from QSS 3C84, 3C120, 3C273 and 3C454.3 is compared to the time dependence of the variations predicted by the proposed model. Correlation between observed variations and predicted variations is excellent in over 85% of the cases tested.

Author(s):
Derossi, Gordon
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Funding Organization(s):
Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB , OH
Document Type:
Technical Report/Master's Thesis
Publication Date:
1970 Jun 01
Pagination:
100

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
5G
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
observation, time dependence, electrons, computers, electron energy, synchrotron radiation, absorption coefficients, air force, air force facilities, emission, engineering, flux density, magnetic fields, radiation, radio telescopes, synchrotrons, acquisition
Keyword(s):
3C273 RADIO SOURCE, 3C84 RADIO SOURCE, 3C120 RADIO SOURCE, 3C454 3 RADIO SOURCE, COSMOLOGY, QUASARS, RADIO SOURCES(ASTRONOMY), SYNCHROTRON RADIATION
Subject Categories:
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Update Date:
2022 Nov 30