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Determining the AGN fraction of galaxy groups

Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, Martini et al. (2006) found that the AGN fraction of galaxy clusters was five times higher than previous optical studies suggested. Using visual observations only, Dressler et al. (1985) estimated the AGN fraction of field galaxies to be 5%, while that of clusters was thought to be 1%. To understand the role that the environment plays in AGN fueling, the author studied a variety of environments, ranging from the field to groups to clusters. Will the AGN fraction of groups also be higher than that of the field? The author demonstrates how the AGN fraction of groups compares to that of clusters. In the following sections, the author describes the mechanics of X-ray astronomy, the group environment, and the characteristics of active galactic nuclei. The author briefly describes the possible mechanisms for AGN fueling.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:CLAREMONT/oai:ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu:stc/17
Date02 May 2007
CreatorsPaterno-Mahler, Rachel
PublisherPomona College
Source SetsClaremont Colleges
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText; Image; Dataset
Formatapplication/pdf
RightsPomona College has non-exclusive publication rights. Permission is granted to quote from the thesis with the customary acknowledgment of the source. Copyright for each article is retained by the author. Republication in any form requires permission from the author of the thesis.
RelationSenior Theses from The Claremont Colleges - http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/col/stc/

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