X-ray Survey Results on Active Galaxy Physics and Evolution

Abstract

This "pedagogical" review describes the key Chandra and XMM-Newton extragalactic surveys to date and details some of their implications for AGN physics and evolution. We additionally highlight two topics of current widespread interest: (1) X-ray constraints on the AGN content of luminous submillimeter galaxies, and (2) the demography and physics of high-redshift (z > 4) AGN as revealed by X-ray observations. Finally, we discuss prospects for future X-ray surveys with Chandra, XMM-Newton, and upcoming missions.

26 pages, in Physics of Active Galactic Nuclei at All Scales, eds. Alloin D., Johnson R., Lira P. (Springer-Verlag, Berlin), version with all figures at http://www.astro.psu.edu/users/niel/papers/papers.html

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