Developing low-energy data analysis methods for Large-Sized Telescopes and observations of Flat-Spectrum Radio Quasars with Cherenkov telescopes

Abstract

My doctoral thesis is focused on the exciting field of gamma-ray astrophysics, which deals with the study of the highest-energy part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Ground-based observations via Cherenkov telescopes are the primary tool used for investigation in this area. My research endeavors to contribute to this field in two ways. Firstly, I have made a number of contributions to the standard analysis chain of LST-1 data. The new analysis methods that I developed involve low-level calibration techniques such as raw signal correction to reduce noise and time calibration to improve time resolution. I have also developed special cleaning methods that account for noise from calibration runs to improve the accuracy of my analysis further. Secondly, I have undertaken a detailed study of FSRQs (Flat Spectrum Radio Quasars) using MAGIC telescopes.