Abstract
In this paper, we introduce a simplified model for explaining the observations of optical intra-day variability (IDV) of the BL Lac Objects. We assume that the source of the IDV are the stochastic oscillations of an accretion disk around a supermassive black hole. The stochastic fluctuations on the vertical direction of the accretion disk are described by using a Langevin type equation with a damping term and a random, white noise type force. Furthermore, preliminary numerical simulation results are presented, which are based on the numerical analysis of the Langevin stochastic differential equation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 189-192 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Jul 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- BL Lac objects
- Langevin type stochastic differential equation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space and Planetary Science