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Explore the fundamental physics of active galactic nuclei (AGN) and their gamma-ray emission mechanisms in this comprehensive lecture from the CLAF/ICTP-SAIFR Latin-American Astroparticle Physics School. Delve into the theoretical framework governing these powerful cosmic objects, examining how supermassive black holes at galactic centers produce high-energy gamma radiation through various acceleration and emission processes. Learn about the observational characteristics of gamma-ray emitting AGN, including blazars and radio galaxies, and understand the connection between their jet structures and gamma-ray production. Investigate the multi-wavelength properties of these sources and discover how gamma-ray observations provide crucial insights into the extreme physical conditions near supermassive black holes. Gain knowledge of the detection methods and instruments used to study gamma-ray AGN, and explore the implications of these observations for our understanding of relativistic jets, particle acceleration, and the broader context of high-energy astrophysics in the universe.
