Abstract Details

Name: Gunjan Tomar
Affiliation: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali
Conference ID: ASI2026_355
Title: High Energy Observations of Low-Luminosity Active Galactic Nuclei
Abstract Type: Oral
Abstract Category: High Energy Phenomena, Fundamental Physics and Astronomy
Author(s) and Co-Author(s) with Affiliation: Gunjan Tomar(IISER, Mohali)
Abstract: In the nearby universe, low-luminosity active galactic nuclei (LLAGNs) dominate, which are characterized by their low accretion rates and often misaligned jets. Due to their faintness, the high-energy (HE) properties of these sources remain less explored than those of their brighter counterparts. Multi-wavelength observations of their jets serve as a crucial probe into the physical mechanisms in these extreme environments. Recent advancements in gamma-ray observations by Fermi-LAT have significantly improved our understanding. I will present a detailed broadband study of two recently identified gamma-ray emitters, NGC 315 and NGC 4261, which hints at the presence of extended gamma-ray emissions, previously only known in two bright radio galaxies. Additionally, I will discuss temporal SED variations in another LLAGN, M81*, which shows behavior similar to high-synchrotron-peaked blazars, suggesting a potential universal jet mechanism across AGN luminosities. Finally, I will touch on our recent very high energy (VHE; >100 GeV) detections of a few more radio galaxies expanding the sample of misaligned VHE emitters despite modest Doppler boosting, and conclude with insights on their implications for VHE emission processes and AGN jet physics.