Physics from the Gamma-Ray Spectra of Blazars
Journal: Durham e-Theses (Durham University)
Year: 2014

Blazars are numerous and often bright sources of cosmic Î³-rays with several hundred&#13;\nsuch objects currently detected in this regime. However, there are several outstanding&#13;\nissues surrounding them. For example, it is uncertain exactly where in the kiloparsec-&#13;\nscale blazar jet Î³-rays are produced and what the physical mechanisms responsible for&#13;\nthe emission are. This thesis is an investigation in the physics and astronomy that can&#13;\nbe learnt from studying the Î³-ray e