An extensive analysis of the sub-parsec region of 3C 84

G. F. Paraschos, J. Y. Kim, T. P. Krichbaum, J. Oh, J. A. Hodgson, M. A. Gurwell, J. A. Zensus

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Abstract

The study of jet launching in AGN is an important research method to better understand supermassive black holes (SMBHs) and their immediate surroundings. The main theoretical jet launching scenarios invoke either magnetic field lines anchored to the black holes's (BH) accretion disc [1] or a magnetic field, which is directly connected to its rotating ergosphere [2]. The nearby and bright radio galaxy 3C 84 (NGC1275) is a very suitable target for testing different jet launching mechanisms, aswell as for the study of the innermost, sub-parsec scaleAGNstructure and the jet origin. Very long baseline interferometry (VLBI)-specifically at millimetre wavelengths-offers an unparalleled view into the physical processes in action, in the close vicinity of SMBHs. Utilising such mm-VLBI observations of 3C 84, we study the jet kinematics of the VLBI core region of 3C 84 by employing all available, high sensitivity 3 mm-VLBI data sets of this source. As part of this analysis we associate the component ejection events with the variability light-curves at different radio frequencies and in the γ-rays. Furthermore, by cross-correlating these light-curves, we determine their time-lags and draw conclusions regarding the location of the high energy emission close to the jet base.

Original languageEnglish
Article number019
JournalProceedings of Science
Volume428
StatePublished - 22 Aug 2023
Event15th European VLBI Network Mini-Symposium and Users' Meeting, EVN 2022 - Cork, Ireland
Duration: 11 Jul 202215 Jul 2022

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