The Physics and Evolution of Active Galactic Nuclei
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The Physics and Evolution of Active Galactic Nuclei

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The Physics and Evolution of Active Galactic Nuclei

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About This Book

Research into active galactic nuclei (AGN) – the compact, luminous hearts of many galaxies – is at the forefront of modern astrophysics. Understanding these objects requires extensive knowledge in many different areas: accretion disks, the physics of dust and ionized gas, astronomical spectroscopy, star formation, and the cosmological evolution of galaxies and black holes. This new text by Hagai Netzer, a renowned astronomer and leader in the field, provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory underpinning our study of AGN and the ways that we observe them. It emphasizes the basic physics underlying AGN, the different types of active galaxies and their various components, and the complex interplay between them and other astronomical objects. Recent developments regarding the evolutionary connections between active galaxies and star-forming galaxies are explained in detail. Both graduate students and researchers will benefit from Netzer's authoritative contributions to this exciting field of research.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2013
ISBN
9781107302563
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Astronomy & Astrophysics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. 1 Observations of active galactic nuclei
  5. 2 Nonthermal radiation processes
  6. 3 Black holes
  7. 4 Accretion disks
  8. 5 Physical processes in AGN gas and dust
  9. 6 The AGN family
  10. 7 Main components of AGNs
  11. 8 Host galaxies of AGNs
  12. 9 Formation and evolution of AGNs
  13. 10 Outstanding questions
  14. References
  15. Index