Cosmic X-ray surveys of active galactic nuclei: The synergy between X-ray and infrared observations

Alexander, D.M.

Abstract

We briefly review the synergy between X-ray and infrared observations for active galactic nuclei (AGNs) detected in cosmic X-ray surveys, primarily with XMM-Newton, Chandra, and NuSTAR. We focus on two complementary aspects of this X-ray–infrared synergy: (a) the identification of the most heavily obscured AGNs, and (b) the connection between star formation and AGN activity. We also briefly discuss future prospects for X-ray–infrared studies over the next decade.

Citation

Alexander, D. (2017). Cosmic X-ray surveys of active galactic nuclei: The synergy between X-ray and infrared observations. Astronomical Notes, 338(2-3), 172-177. https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.201713326

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 9, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Mar 6, 2017
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Deposit Date: Jun 21, 2017
• Journal: Astronomische Nachrichten
• Print ISSN: 0004-6337
• Electronic ISSN: 1521-3994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 338
• Issue: 2-3
• Pages: 172-177
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.201713326
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1384512