What do quasars look like?

Paul J. Francis

doi:10.1071/AS01019

What do quasars look like?

Paul J. Francis^*

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Abstract

Microlensing observations may give us the first nano-arcsecond scale information about the structure of quasars. I review what is currently known about quasars on these scales, highlighting the principal uncertainties. I cover both the continuum emission and the broad line region. I conclude that little is firmly known about the structure of quasars.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	176-178
Number of pages	3
Journal	Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
Volume	18
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1071/AS01019
Publication status	Published - 2001

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