The 50th anniversary of the discovery of quasars in 1963
presents an interesting opportunity to ask questions about the
current state of quasar research. Formatted as a series of
interviews with noted researchers in the field, each of them asked
to address a specific set of questions covering topics selected by
the editors, this book deals with the historical development of
quasar research and discusses how advances in instrumentation and
computational capabilities have benefitted quasar astronomy and
have changed our basic understanding of quasars. In the last part
of the book the interviews address the current topic of the role of
quasars in galaxy evolution. They summarise open issues in
understanding active galactic nuclei and quasars and present an
outlook regarding what future observational facilities both on the
ground and in space might reveal.
Its interview format, the fascinating topic of quasars and black
holes, and the lively recollections and at times controversial
views of the contributors make this book both rewarding and a
pleasure to read
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