The complex X-ray spectrum of NGC 4507

Details The complex X-ray spectrum of NGC 4507 The complex X-ray spectrum of NGC 4507

2004-04-02

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0404050v1

Astron.Astrophys. 421 (2004) 473-477

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

accepted for publication in A&A

Scientific paper

10.1051/0004-6361:20047045

XMM-Newton and Chandra/HETG spectra of the Compton-thin (NH 4x10^{23} cm^{-2}) Seyfert 2 galaxy, NGC 4507, are analyzed and discussed. The main results are: a) the soft X-ray emission is rich in emission lines; an (at least) two--zone photoionization region is required to explain the large range of ionization states. b) The 6.4 keV iron line is likely emitted from Compton-thick matter, implying the presence of two circumnuclear cold regions, one Compton-thick (the emitter), one Compton-thin (the cold absorber). c) Evidence of an Fe xxv absorption line is found in the Chandra/HETG spectrum. The column density of the ionized absorber is estimated to be a few x10^{22} cm^{-2}.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The complex X-ray spectrum of NGC 4507 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 The complex X-ray spectrum of NGC 4507, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The complex X-ray spectrum of NGC 4507 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-144749