E. Benítez
A5035769633- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology
- Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
- Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Gyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
- Calibration and Measurement Techniques
- Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing
- Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Multidisciplinary Science and Engineering Research
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Oil, Gas, and Environmental Issues
- Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
2015-2024
Escuela Politécnica del Ejército
2020
Florida International University
1999-2000
Instituto de Geofísica y Astronomía
1996
(Abridged) We have conducted a detailed investigation of the broad-band spectral properties \gamma-ray selected blazars Fermi LAT Bright AGN Sample (LBAS). By combining our accurately estimated gamma-ray spectra with Swift, radio, infra-red, optical and other hard X-ray/gamma-ray data, collected within three months LBAS data taking period, we were able to assemble high-quality quasi-simultaneous Spectral Energy Distributions (SED) for 48 blazars.The SED these sources is similar that...
The eighteenth data release of the Sloan Digital Sky Surveys (SDSS) is first one for SDSS-V, fifth generation survey. SDSS-V comprises three primary scientific programs, or "Mappers": Milky Way Mapper (MWM), Black Hole (BHM), and Local Volume (LVM). This contains extensive targeting information two multi-object spectroscopy programs (MWM BHM), including input catalogs selection functions their numerous objectives. We describe production databases calibration- scientifically-focused...
view Abstract Citations (284) References (32) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS Steps toward Determination of the Size and Structure Broad-Line Region in Active Galactic Nuclei. VIII. an Intensive HST, IUE, Ground-based Study NGC 5548 Korista, K. T. ; Alloin, D. Barr, P. Clavel, J. Cohen, R. Crenshaw, M. Evans, I. N. Horne, Koratkar, A. Kriss, G. Krolik, H. Malkan, Morris, S. L. Netzer, O'Brien, Peterson, B. Reichert, Rodriguez-Pascual,...
We present time-resolved broad-band observations of the quasar 3C 279 obtained from multi-wavelength campaigns conducted during first two years Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope mission. While investigating previously reported gamma-ray/optical flare accompanied by a change in optical polarization, we found that emission appears delayed with respect to gamma-ray about 10 days. X-ray reveal pair `isolated' flares separated ~90 days, only weak counterparts. The spectral structure measured...
We present observations of a major outburst at centimeter, millimeter, optical, X-ray, and γ-ray wavelengths the BL Lacertae object AO 0235+164. analyze timing multi-waveband variations in flux linear polarization, as well changes Very Long Baseline Array images λ = 7 mm with ∼0.15 milliarcsec resolution. The association events different wavebands is confirmed high statistical significance by probability arguments Monte Carlo simulations. A series sharp peaks optical pronounced maximum...
Since the launch of Fermi satellite, BL Lacertae has been moderately active at gamma-rays and optical frequencies until May 2011, when source started a series strong flares. The exceptional sampling achieved by GLAST-AGILE Support Program (GASP) Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) in collaboration with Steward Observatory allows us to perform detailed comparison daily gamma-ray observations Fermi. Discrete correlation analysis between emission reveals time lag 0 +- 1 d, which suggests...
We present UBVRI light curves of BL Lacertae from May 2000 to January 2001, obtained by 24 telescopes in 11 countries. More than 15000 observations were performed that period, which was the extension Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) campaign originally planned for July-August 2000. Rapid flux oscillations are all time, involving variations up a few tenths mag on hour time scales, and witnessing an intense intraday activity this source. Colour indexes have been derived coupling highest...
From 1996 June 10 to July 29, the International Ultraviolet Explorer monitored Seyfert 1 galaxy NGC 7469 continuously in an attempt measure time delays between continuum and emission-line fluxes. delays, one can estimate size of region dominating production UV emission lines this source. We find strong respond variations with about 23-31 for Lyα, 27 C IV λ1549, 19-24 N V λ1240, 17-18 Si λ1400, 07-10 He II λ1640. The most remarkable result, however, is detection apparent different bands. With...
The radio quasar 3C 454.3 underwent an exceptional optical outburst lasting more than 1 year and culminating in spring 2005. maximum brightness detected was R = 12.0, which represents the most luminous state thus far observed (M_B ~ -31.4). In order to follow emission behaviour of source detail, a large multiwavelength campaign organized by Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT). Continuous optical, near-IR monitoring performed several bands. ToO pointings Chandra INTEGRAL satellites provided...
BL Lacertae has been the target of four observing campaigns by Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) collaboration. In this paper we present $UBVRI$ light curves obtained WEBT from 1994 to 2002, including last, extended Lac 2001 campaign. A total about 7500 optical observations performed 31 telescopes Japan Mexico have collected, be added $\sim 15600$ Campaign 2000. All these data allow one follow source emission behaviour with unprecedented detail. The analysis colour indices reveals that...
We report on 18 months of multiwavelength observations the blazar 3C 454.3 (Crazy Diamond) carried out in July 2007-January 2009. show results AGILE campaigns which took place May-June 2008, July-August and October 2008-January During May 2009 period, source average flux was highly variable, from an gamma-ray F(E>100MeV) > 200E-8 ph/cm2/s to F(E>100MeV)~80E-8 The spectrum between 100 MeV 1 GeV can be fit by a simple power law (Gamma_GRID ~ 2.0 2.2). Only 3-sigma upper limits derived 20-60...
Context. Over the past few years, on several occasions, large, continuous rotations of electric vector position angle (EVPA) linearly polarized optical emission from blazars have been reported. These events are often coincident with high energy γ-ray flares and they attracted considerable attention, since could allow us to probe magnetic field structure in emitting region jet. The flat-spectrum radio quasar 3C 279 is one most prominent examples showing this behaviour.
Abstract In an effort to locate the sites of emission at different frequencies and physical processes causing variability in blazar jets, we have obtained high time-resolution observations BL Lacertae over a wide wavelength range: with Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) 6000–10000 Å 2 minute cadence; Neil Gehrels Swift satellite optical, UV, X-ray bands; Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array hard Fermi Large Area γ -ray energies; Whole Earth Blazar for measurement optical flux...
<i>Context. <i/>Since 2001, the radio quasar 3C 454.3 has undergone a period of high optical activity, culminating in brightest state ever observed, during 2004-2005 outburst. The Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) consortium carried out several multifrequency campaigns to follow source behaviour.<i>Aims. <i/>The GLAST-AGILE Support Program (GASP) was born from WEBT provide long-term continuous optical-to-radio monitoring sample <i>γ<i/>-loud blazars, operation AGILE and GLAST (now known as...
We present multiwavelength observations of 3C 454.3 from April 2008 to March 2010. The radio optical data are mostly the GASP-WEBT, UV and X-ray Swift, gamma-ray AGILE Fermi satellites. improved calibration optical-UV UVOT OM instruments estimated Lyalpha flux disentangle contributions different components in this spectral region. reveal prominent variability above 8 GHz. In band, amplitude decreases with increasing frequency due a steadier radiation both broad line region an accretion disc....
We report on the extreme gamma-ray activity from FSRQ PKS 1510-089 observed by AGILE in March 2009. In same period a radio-to-optical monitoring of source was provided GASP-WEBT and REM. Moreover, several Swift ToO observations were triggered, adding important information behaviour optical/UV to hard X-rays. paid particular attention calibration Swift/UVOT data make it suitable blazars spectra. Simultaneous radio gamma rays allowed us study detail correlation among emission variability at...
The quasar-type blazar 4C 38.41 (B3 1633+382) experienced a large outburst in 2011, which was detected throughout the entire electromagnetic spectrum. We present results of low-energy multifrequency monitoring by GASP project WEBT consortium and collaborators, as well those spectropolarimetric/spectrophotometric at Steward Observatory. also analyse high-energy observations Swift Fermi satellites. In optical-UV band, several indicate that there is contribution from QSO-like emission...
Blazar S5 0716+714 is well-known for its short-term variability, down to intra-day time-scales. We here present the 2-min cadence optical light curve obtained by TESS space telescope in 2019 December - 2020 January and analyse object fast variability with unprecedented sampling. Supporting observations Whole Earth Telescope Collaboration B, V , R, I bands allow us investigate spectral during pointing. The analysis further extended frequency UV X-ray data from Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory....
<i>Context. <i/>BL Lacertae is the prototype of blazar subclass named after it. Yet, it has occasionally shown a peculiar behaviour that questioned simple interpretation its broad-band emission in terms synchrotron plus self-Compton (SSC) radiation.<i>Aims. <i/>In 2007–2008 observing season we carried out new multiwavelength campaign Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) on BL Lacertae, involving three pointings by XMM-Newton satellite July and December 2007, January 2008, to study properties,...
We present the results of a long-term (1999--2010) spectral optical monitoring campaign active galactic nucleus (AGN) Ark 564, which shows strong Fe II line emission in optical. This AGN is narrow Seyfert 1 (NLS1) galaxies, group AGNs with specific characteristics. analyze light curves permitted Ha, Hb, fluxes, and continuum flux order to search for time lag between them. Additionally, estimate contribution iron lines from different multiplets, we fit Hb sum Gaussian components. found that...
A multifrequency campaign on the BL Lac object PG 1553+113 was organized by Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) in 2013 April-August, involving 19 optical, two near-IR, and three radio telescopes. The aim to study source behaviour at low energies during around high-energy observations Major Atmospheric Gamma-ray Imaging Cherenkov (MAGIC) telescopes April-July. We also analyse UV X-ray data acquired Swift XMM-Newton satellites same period. WEBT satellite allow us detail synchrotron emission...
ABSTRACT Among active galactic nuclei, blazars show extreme variability properties. We here investigate the case of BL Lac object S4 0954+65 with data acquired in 2019–2020 by Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and Whole Earth Blazar Telescope (WEBT) Collaboration. The 2-min cadence optical light curves provided TESS during three observing sectors nearly 1 month each allow us to study fast great detail. identify several characteristic short-term time-scales, ranging from a few...