A fundamental question in astrophysics is how efficiently active galactic nuclei (AGN) produce jets. Black hole spin and magnetic flux play crucial roles in determining the jet production efficiency. High-spin values and large magnetic flux threading are essential for generating high-efficiency jets

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The LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC) facilitates data access for US researchers to advance scientific discovery. It distinguishes between projects and collaborations, encourages participation in working groups, and explains how to access NERSC resources. Communication channels like Slac

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The January 2016 AAS meeting discussed the VLASS Sky Survey, highlighting survey parameters, science drivers, and the potential for new discoveries in galactic science. Key topics included multiwavelength imaging, Faraday tomography, AGN and galaxy evolution studies, and the search for exotic system

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Understanding the co-evolution of galaxies and active galactic nuclei (AGN) through next-generation radio surveys is crucial for advancing astrophysical knowledge. These surveys offer a comprehensive view of star formation, AGN activity, and AGN feedback mechanisms. The quest for multi-band informat

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In preparation for the LSST Commissioning Review in Tucson, the Camera Summit Reverification process led by Travis Lange, an I&T Engineer, involves re-assembling the camera and re-verifying requirements. The schedule, budget, risks, and hazards are outlined, including inherited risks from the I&T ph

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Explore the potential enhancements for the LSST survey, including imaging with alternative filters, sensors for the focal plane, and fiber-fed spectroscopy. Discover the considerations for time availability, differential refraction issues, and the sweet spot for an LSST fiber-fed system. The discuss

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Exploring active galactic nuclei (AGN) through reverberation mapping techniques to measure black hole masses, observing AGN schematics, ultraviolet-optical AGN spectra, and methods for measuring masses in space. Delve into the current understanding of AGN fields, the future prospects, and ongoing re

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R. Gilli and colleagues study heavily obscured AGN, particularly Compton-thick AGN, to understand their contribution to the missing X-ray background. They explore selection techniques, space density, and spectroscopic surveys to shed light on the evolution and characteristics of these elusive object

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Ongoing studies presented at the Cosmic Visions Meeting focus on the need for precise sample redshift distributions for cosmological inference in imaging surveys. Various photo-z samples and results are discussed, highlighting the importance of deep, multi-band imaging for accurate photo-z estimates

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This content discusses the cadence for supernovae observations in the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) and presents Hubble diagrams related to Supernovae and Dark Energy research. The images and descriptions focus on cosmological aspects, distance moduli, observational strategies, and constrai

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Explore various research tasks in the LSST AGN field, including precursor observations, synergies with other facilities, targeted simulations, R&D of techniques/algorithms, photo-z development for AGNs, and software/database services. Tasks involve data analysis, algorithm development, multi-wavelen

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The Apertif project revolutionizes radio astronomy with phased array feeds, original surveys, and ALTA archive for data storage. The DR1 data set offers diverse products like calibrated visibility data, continuum images, and polarization cubes, all meeting high quality standards. Discover the world

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This research explores the production of X-ray time lags in radio-loud AGN and X-ray binaries through analytical models and simulations. It delves into the concepts of time lags, Comptonization, injection spectra, and density profiles to understand the mechanisms behind observed phenomena, such as q

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Explore the use of Spark and MongoDB for processing workflows in the LSST workshop, focusing on parallelism, distribution, intermediate data handling, data management, and distribution methods. Learn about converting data formats, utilizing GeoSpark for 2D indexing, and comparing features with QServ

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