Name of the Speaker(s):Dr. James R. Webb
Institution: Dept. of Physics
Florida International University
Title of the communication: Multifrequency Variability of Selected
Blazars: The Target of Opportunity Approach
Preliminary abstract (12 lines max.):
We have been studying the outbursts of
Blazars by collecting multifrequency data from
gamma-rays through radio via a number of Target of
Opportunity programs. We utilize CGRO, IUE, ASKA and
many ground-based instruments to study the
multifrequency variability of Blazars during outbursts.
We then fit the multifrequency spectra we observe
using varions models (jets+disks) in order to
determine which parameters are important
during the outbursts. Our target objects include:
3C 345, OJ 287, PKS 1156+295 and BL Lac.