Asymmetric torus variability in active galactic nuclei driven by global brightening and dimming
Abstract
Temporal asymmetry in the flux variability of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) offers key insights into the physical mechanisms driving AGN variability. In this study, we investigated the variability of the torus by analyzing temporal asymmetry in the mid-infrared (MIR) continuum. We compared ensemble structure functions between the brightening and dimming phases for AGNs at $0.15
Fields of Study & Subjects
Galaxies: Formation
Evolution
Phenomena
Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint