A comprehensive spectral and variability study of narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxies observed by ASCA

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

3

Active And Peculiar Galaxies And Related Systems, X-Ray

Scientific paper

I report the results of a comprehensive analysis of a sample 23 ASCA observations of 21 narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxies (NLS1s). In comparison with Seyfert 1 galaxies with broader optical lines, NLS1s are more variable as parameterized by the excess variance during a typical 1 day observation. There is a strong correlation between excess variance and luminosity, and also a tendency for objects with steeper overall ASCA spectra to show higher excess variance. Eleven objects had very steep hard X-ray photon indices. A soft excess component was required in 15 spectra, and significant absorption was found in 6 objects. Three NLS1s showed features near 1 keV which have been interpreted as signatures of absorption in relativistically outflowing gas. Three others have an emission feature near 1 keV which was interpreted as emission from photoionized neon or iron in PG 1244+026.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

A comprehensive spectral and variability study of narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxies observed by ASCA does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with A comprehensive spectral and variability study of narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxies observed by ASCA, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A comprehensive spectral and variability study of narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxies observed by ASCA will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1602098

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.