Tidal disruption events (TDEs) are typically discovered in previously quiescent galaxies. However, earlier studies have revealed a handful of TDEs occurring in pre-existing active galactic nuclei (AGNs). We discuss AT2019aalc, a promising TDE candidate in an AGN, and compare it to similar sources. We also explore Bowen fluorescence flares, a newly identified class of flaring supermassive black holes, as potential members of the TDE in AGN transient class. We aim to connect the observed properties of these flares with the expectations of TDE-in-AGN simulations.
@article{arxiv.2512.10764,
title = {Hidden No More: Spotlight on tidal disruption events in active galactic nuclei},
author = {Patrik Milán Veres},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.10764},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
Proceedings of "X-ray Quasi-Periodic Eruptions and Repeating Nuclear Transients", 16-19 June 2025, ESAC, Madrid. Submitted to Astronomische Nachrichten