Monitoring the radio galaxy M87 with HAWC

the HAWC Collaboration

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Abstract

Studies of radio galaxies at TeV energies are fascinating because their jets are misaligned concerning our sightline. Thus, it provides us with a unique opportunity to study the structure of their jets, the radiative processes, and the acceleration mechanisms involved in them. In addition, some radio galaxies have presented variability in their emission, like the giant radio galaxy M87, which has reported several activity periods. Due to its duty cycle > 95% and instantaneous field of view of 2 sr, HAWC provides daily monitoring of variable sources visible from the Northern Hemisphere. In this work, we show the results of monitoring M87 between January 2015 and December 2018. HAWC's observations are consistent with the low activity state reported by other instruments (like H.E.S.S and MAGIC). However, after September 2017 (∼ MJD 58000), the HAWC measurements of M87 show hints of higher activity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMonitoring the radio galaxy M87 with HAWC
Volume395
Publication statusPublished - 18 Mar 2022
Event37th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2021 - Virtual, Berlin, Germany
Duration: 12 Jul 202123 Jul 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of Science
PublisherSissa Medialab Srl

Conference

Conference37th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2021
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityVirtual, Berlin
Period12/7/2123/7/21

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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General

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