The interaction of the active nucleus with the host galaxy interstellar medium

Fabbiano, G.
Elvis, M.

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June 2022

Abstract

Imaging X-ray spectroscopy of nearby AGNs, mostly with Chandra, has shown that extended soft (<2.5 keV) emission-line dominated X-ray biconical structures, of kiloparsec scale, are widespread in highly absorbed Compton Thick (CT) AGNs. The X-ray emission is complex, requiring both photoionized and shock-ionized gas. It originates from high ionization regions and is surrounded by cocoons of low ionization narrow line emission regions (LINERS). Bicone 3-6 keV continuum and 6.4 keV Fe Kalpha emission has been detected, contrary to the standard AGN model expectation that would confine this hard emission to the pc-size nuclear absorbing torus. Extended emission in the cross-cone direction, also requires modifications to the AGN standard model. A...

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The interaction of the active nucleus with the host galaxy interstellar medium

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