Spectral analysis of four 'hypervariable' AGN: a micro-needle in the haystack?

Spectral analysis of four 'hypervariable' AGN: a micro-needle in the haystack?
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四个“超变”活动星系核的光谱分析:大海捞针?

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10.1093/mnras/stx168
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2017
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4.8
通讯作者:
Bruce A
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物理与天体物理2区
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