NIR Flares - Tests of GR Discussion - Accretion

Explore a 21-minute discussion on NIR flares and tests of General Relativity in the context of accretion around supermassive black holes. Recorded as part of the "The Frontiers of Event Horizon Scale Accretion" KITP online conference, this talk delves into topics such as the plausibility of flares, correlations, particle acceleration, and reconnection. Examine observational questions, submillimetre observations, and potential missing elements in current understanding. Gain insights into the photon ring, promising techniques, and engage with questions directed at experts in the field. Enhance your knowledge of event horizon scale accretion and its implications for testing General Relativity.

Intro
How plausible is it
Flares in 2019
Correlation
Particle Acceleration
Reconnection
Possible Intervention
Observational Question
Submillimetre
Summary
What are we missing
Photon ring
In principle
One question for Leah
Which is the more promising technique