Observational constraints on the influence of active galactic nuclei on the evolution of galaxies

This prize-winning Ph. D. thesis by Chris Harrison adopts a multi-faceted approach to address the lack of decisive observational evidence, utilising large observational data sets from several world-leading telescopes. Developing several novel observational techniques, Harrison demonstrated that ener...

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Main Author: Harrison, Christopher Mark,
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Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Switzerland : Springer, [2016]
Physical Description: 1 online resource.
Series: Springer theses.
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520 |a This prize-winning Ph. D. thesis by Chris Harrison adopts a multi-faceted approach to address the lack of decisive observational evidence, utilising large observational data sets from several world-leading telescopes. Developing several novel observational techniques, Harrison demonstrated that energetic winds driven by Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) are found in a large number of galaxies, with properties in agreement with model predictions. One of the key unsolved problems in astrophysics is understanding the influence of AGN, the sites of growing supermassive black holes, on the evolution of galaxies. Leading theoretical models predict that AGN drive energetic winds into galaxies, regulating the formation of stars. However, until now, we have lacked the decisive observational evidence to confirm or refute these key predictions. Careful selection of targets allowed Harrison, to reliably place these detailed observations into the context of the overall galaxy population. However, in disagreement with the model predictions, Harrison showed that AGN have little global effect on star formation in galaxies. Theoretical models are now left with the challenge of explaining these results. 
505 0 |a Supervisor's Foreword; Preface; Declaration; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Introduction; 1.1 A Brief History of the Discovery of Galaxies and AGN; 1.1.1 Galaxies; 1.1.2 Active Galactic Nuclei; 1.2 AGN Structure and Multi-wavelength Emission; 1.2.1 The Growing BH; 1.2.2 AGN Standard Model and Broad-Band Continuum SEDs; 1.2.3 AGN Standard Model and the Emission-Line Regions; 1.2.4 Bolometric Luminosities; 1.3 The Census of AGN Activity; 1.3.1 Optical/UV Surveys; 1.3.2 X-Ray Surveys; 1.3.3 Infrared Surveys; 1.3.4 Radio Surveys; 1.3.5 The AGN Demography. 
505 8 |a 1.4 The Co-evolution of BH and Galaxy Growth1.4.1 The Cosmic Space Density of BH Growth and Star Formation Are Similar; 1.4.2 Most BH Growth Occurs in Star-Forming Galaxies; 1.4.3 BH Masses Are Related to Galaxy Bulge Properties; 1.5 The Influence of AGN on the Evolution of Galaxies; 1.5.1 Matching Models to Observations: AGN to the Rescue; 1.5.2 Outflows; 1.5.3 The SFRs of Luminous AGN; 1.6 Thesis Outline; References; 2 Integral Field Spectroscopy and Spectral Energy Distributions; 2.1 Integral Field Spectroscopy; 2.1.1 Introduction; 2.1.2 Integral Field Spectroscopy. 
505 8 |a 2.1.3 The Instruments Used in This Thesis2.1.4 Data Reduction; 2.2 Spectral Energy Distributions; 2.3 Calculation of SFRs and AGN Luminosities; References; 3 Energetic Galaxy-Wide Outflows in High-z ULIRGs Hosting AGN Activity; 3.1 Motivation; 3.2 Introduction; 3.3 Observations and Data Reduction; 3.3.1 Target Selection; 3.3.2 IFU Observations; 3.3.3 Flux Calibration and Stacking; 3.4 Star-Formation Rates and AGN Luminosities; 3.5 Analysis and Results; 3.5.1 Galaxy-Integrated Spectra; 3.5.2 Surface Brightness, Velocity and FWHM Maps; 3.5.3 Regions Dominated by Narrow and Broad Emission Lines. 
505 8 |a 3.5.4 Velocity Profiles3.6 Discussion; 3.6.1 Tracing Galaxy Dynamics, Mergers and Outflows; 3.6.2 Outflow Properties; 3.7 Conclusions; References; 4 Kiloparsec Scale Outflows Are Prevalent in Luminous AGN: Outflows and Feedback in the Context of the Overall AGN Population; 4.1 Motivation; 4.2 Introduction; 4.3 Targets, Observations and Data Reduction; 4.3.1 Target Selection; 4.3.2 Gemini-South GMOS Observations and Data Reduction; 4.3.3 SFRs, AGN Luminosities and the Origin of the Radio Emission; 4.4 Velocity Definitions and Spatially Resolved Kinematics. 
505 8 |a 4.4.1 Non-parametric Velocity Definitions4.4.2 Emission-Line Profile Fitting Procedure; 4.4.3 Velocity Maps and Velocity-Distance Profiles; 4.5 Results; 4.5.1 Extended Emission-Line Regions: Sizes and Morphologies; 4.5.2 Spatially-Resolved Ionised Gas Kinematics; 4.5.3 Outflow Properties: Estimates of Mass, Energy and Momentum; 4.6 Discussion; 4.6.1 What Drives the Outflows?; 4.6.2 What Role Do These Outflows Play in Galaxy Evolution?; 4.7 Conclusions; References; 5 Storm in a T̀̀eacup'': A Radio-Quiet Quasar with approx10kpc Radio-Emitting Bubbles and Extreme Gas Kinematics; 5.1 Motivation. 
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