Modelling the X-ray spectra of high-velocity outflows from quasars

S. A. Sim*

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Abstract

High-velocity outflows from supermassive black-holes have been invoked to explain the recent identification of strong absorption features in the hard X-ray spectra of several quasars. We present the results of new 2-D Monte Carlo radiative transfer calculations which synthesise X-ray spectra for such outflows. These show that simple, parametric bi-conical models with plausible choices for the wind parameters predict spectra that are in good qualitative agreement with observations. Particular attention is given to the bright quasar PG1211+143.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationX-RAY DIAGNOSTICS OF ASTROPHYSICAL PLASMAS
Subtitle of host publicationTheory, Experiment, and Observation
Pages369-371
Number of pages3
Volume774
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Jun 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventX-RAY DIAGNOSTICS OF ASTROPHYSICAL PLASMAS: Theory, Experiment, and Observation - Cambridge, MA, United States
Duration: 15 Nov 200417 Nov 2004

Conference

ConferenceX-RAY DIAGNOSTICS OF ASTROPHYSICAL PLASMAS: Theory, Experiment, and Observation
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCambridge, MA
Period15/11/200417/11/2004

Keywords

  • Galaxies: active
  • Quasars: absorption lines
  • Quasars: individual PG1211+143
  • Quasars: outflows
  • Radiative transfer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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