Exploring axion-like particle from observation of FSRQ Ton 599 by Fermi-LAT
/ Abstract
High energy photons traveling through astrophysical magnetic fields have the potential to undergo oscillations with axion-like particles (ALPs), resulting in modifications to the observed photon spectrum. High energy -ray sources with significant magnetic field strengths provide an ideal environment to investigate this phenomenon. Ton 599, a flat spectrum radio quasar with a magnetic field strength on the order of Gauss in its emission region, presents a promising opportunity for studying ALP-photon oscillations. In this study, we analyze the effects of ALP-photon oscillations on the γ-ray spectrum of Ton 599, as observed by Fermi-LAT. Our investigation considers the potential influences of the broad-line region and dusty torus on the -ray spectrum of Ton 599. We set the constraints on the ALP parameters at a 95% confidence level and show that the constraints on can reach approximately for .
Journal: Chinese Physics C