Blazar optical variability analyzed in ZTF DR22

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Blazar optical variability analyzed in ZTF DR22
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A comprehensive study of optical brightness and color variability is performed on blazars using ZTF DR22 data. Trends across the sample are reported.

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Statistical properties of blazar variability inform jet physics models.

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Peer-reviewed observations contribute to established methods in time-domain astronomy.

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