31.01.24 / 19h @ GRUND1535
„Unveiling the Secrets of Active Galaxies“
PhD Presentation by Margot Boughelilba
(Astrophysics, University of Innsbruck)
abstract:
Active Galactic Nuclei are like cosmic powerhouses at the heart of galaxies, emitting intense light and harbouring supermassive black holes. They act as celestial engines, influencing the fate of their surroundings and offering a glimpse into the dynamics of our universe.
bio:
Margot, a french astrophysicist, comes from Nantes, a city in the North-West coast of France where she did her physics bachelor studies. She moved south to Toulouse where she got her master degree in astrophysics and space sciences.
Margot´s PhD thesis is about modelling the multi-messenger emission from low-luminosity Active Galactic Nuclei. In short, she is studying the jets coming from active regions close to super-massive black holes. By modelling the different populations of messengers (they change depending on the model) coming from these jets, we can learn information about the origin of the most energetic particles that are detected on Earth. This also allows us to better understand the physics happening in such extreme environments, where general relativity rules over the classical laws of physics.
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