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What theory/modeling is needed to support observations?
- Dave Thompson's notes from the workshop
- (also Fe's notes from the workshop (PDF); and Stefano C's further notes from the workshop).
AgendaDraft agenda
2:00 - 2:15 Introduction and finalization of the agenda
2:15 - 3:00 AGN Variability - Discussion leader: Alan Marscher - Alan's Slides
Are there patterns of variability in gamma rays that relate to other observables (polarization swings and VLBI ejections have been suggested. Others?)
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How crucial is it to properly characterize (FSRQs vs BL Lac, measure redshifts) the large (and increasing) fraction of LAT blazars lacking this information?
Matt's spreadsheet about blazar monitoring programs
3:45 - 4:00 Break
4:00 - 4:45 AGN SED Modeling - Discussion leader: Justin Finke - Slides
With the large number of parameters used in AGN SED modeling, has any trend emerged about which of these are really important? Is there real hope of distinguishing leptonic from hadronic models?
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4:45 - 5:30 Observing strategy - Discussion leader: Stefan Wagner - Slides
While it would be great to have every AGN monitored at every wavelength all the time, that is not practical. Should we have more intensive pre-planned campaigns on certain AGN or rely on notices of activity to trigger campaigns?
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