Detecting the First Quasars with ALMA

Details Detecting the First Quasars with ALMA Detecting the First Quasars with ALMA

May 2010

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2010iaus..267...52s&link_type=abstract

Co-Evolution of Central Black Holes and Galaxies, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Symposium, Volume 267

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Astrochemistry, Telescopes, Galaxies: Active, Galaxies: High-Redshift, Galaxies: Ism

Scientific paper

We show that ALMA is the first telescope that can probe the dust-obscured central region of quasars at z > 5 with a maximum resolution of ~ 30 pc employing the 18 km baseline.
We explore the possibility of detecting the first quasars with ALMA (Schleicher, Spaans, & Klessen 2009). For this purpose, we adopt the Seyfert 2 galaxy NGC 1068 as a reference system and calculate the expected fluxes if this galaxy were placed at high redshift. This choice is motivated by the detailed observations available for this system and the absence of any indication for an evolution in metallicity in high-redshift quasars. It is a conservative choice due to the moderate column densities in NGC 1068, leading to moderate fluxes.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Detecting the First Quasars with ALMA 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 Detecting the First Quasars with ALMA, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Detecting the First Quasars with ALMA will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-792717