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   PR # 42148
   We propose to use ASCA to determine the hard X-ray properties of an
   optically-selected sample of quasars. The target sources are well
   studied in the radio, optical, UV and soft X-ray regimes, but to
   date, little information exists on their hard X-ray properties. Most
   AGN have been chosen for observation by ASCA based on their known
   peculiarities. We propose to observe 6 optically selected quasars
   which, when combined with previous ASCA observations, will give a
   small, but complete sample of quasars for the archives. However, a
   number of fundamental questions concerning the continua of the
   targets can be addressed by this proposal alone.
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