Understanding Galaxy Mergers & AGN Feedback with UVIT
arXiv:2001.02502 · doi:10.1017/S1743921320003300
Abstract
Simulations expect an enhanced star-formation and active galactic nuclei (AGN) activity during galaxy mergers, which can lead to formation of binary/dual AGN. AGN feedback can enhance or suppress star-formation. We have carried out a pilot study of a sample of 10 dual nuclei galaxies with AstroSat's Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT). Here, we present the initial results for two sample galaxies (Mrk 739, ESO 509) and deep multi-wavelength data of another galaxy (Mrk 212). UVIT observations have revealed signatures of positive AGN feedback in Mrk 739 and Mrk 212, and negative feedback in ESO 509. Deeper UVIT observations have recently been approved; these will provide better constraints on star-formation as well as AGN feedback in these systems.
arXiv comment3 pages, 2 figure, Poster presentation, Proceedings of the IAU356: Nuclear Activity in Galaxies across Cosmic Time, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (7-11 October, 2019)
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