The quasar-galaxy connection: outflow properties of luminous quasars

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Title
The quasar-galaxy connection: outflow properties of luminous quasars

CoPED ID
054d7541-fac8-45b0-87e7-3c0e2e04cc00

Status
Closed

Funders

Value
No funds listed.

Start Date
Sept. 30, 2017

End Date
April 29, 2021

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Obtaining direct observational evidence that relates to the postulated physical link between central supermassive black holes and their host galaxies is one of the major goals of modern astrophysics. A key question is whether the outflowing material, that is associated with a large fraction of luminous quasars, escapes the gravitational potential of the central supermassive black hole and has a significant impact on the host galaxy. The PhD project will begin by considering the constraints on the properties of outflowing material associated with luminous quasars by combining evidence from a) broad absorption lines, b) narrow absorption lines and c) emitting material evident in the quasar spectral energy distribution. An initial goal will be to establish whether the outflow properties of luminous quasars are related to the physical parameters responsible for the accretion luminosity. The subsequent work plan for the PhD will depend on the results of the initial investigation and Amy Rankine's interests.

Paul Hewett SUPER_PER
Amy Rankine STUDENT_PER

Subjects by relevance
  1. Black holes
  2. Quasars
  3. Galaxies
  4. Astrophysics
  5. Astronomy
  6. Cosmology
  7. Physics

Extracted key phrases
  1. Luminous quasar
  2. Quasar spectral energy distribution
  3. Central supermassive black hole
  4. Outflow property
  5. Host galaxy
  6. Galaxy connection
  7. Direct observational evidence
  8. Physical parameter responsible
  9. Broad absorption line
  10. Outflowing material
  11. Narrow absorption line
  12. Initial goal
  13. Material evident
  14. Physical link
  15. Major goal

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