Spectroscopic Diagnostics for AGNs

2002/01/08 by Sylvain Veilleux, Veilleux, Sylvain
Physics and Astronomy · #Astrophysics (astro-ph) #FOS: Physical sciences #astro-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.astro-ph/0201118

Invited review, to appear in the proceedings of IAU Colloquium #184 "AGN Surveys" held at the Byurakan Observatory, Armenia in June 2001 (15 pages including 6 figures, LateX, newpasp.sty macro)

arxiv created 2002/01/08 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01

Abstract

A review of the spectroscopic tools needed to characterize AGNs is presented. This review focusses on ultraviolet, optical and infrared emission-line diagnostics specifically designed to help differentiate AGNs from starburst-dominated galaxies. The strengths and weaknesses of these methods are discussed in the context of on-going and future AGN surveys.

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