Radio galaxies with the Cherenkov Telescope Array

• DOI: 10.1016/j.astropartphys.2017.02.010
• Publication Date: 2017-05-12T13:15:55Z
• Authors: R. Angioni; P. Grandi; E. Torresi; C. Vignali; J. Knödlseder
• Keywords: Cherenkov Telescope Array; Spitzer Space Telescope; Astrophysical jet

Misaligned AGN (MAGNs), i.e., radio-loud AGNs with the jet not pointing directly towards us, represent a new class of GeV emitters revealed by the Fermi space telescope. Although they comprise only a small fraction of the high-energy sources, MAGNs are extremely interesting objects offering a different perspective to study high-energy processes with respect to blazars. The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of the new-generation Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) on the MAGN class and propose possible observational strategies to optimize their detection.<br/>16 pages, 3 figures. Accepted for publication in Astroparticle Physics Journal<br/>