X-ray polarimetric signatures induced by spectral variability in the framework of the receding torus model

Apr 26, 2016
10 pages
Published in:
  • Astron.Astrophys. 591 (2016) A23
  • Published: Jun 6, 2016
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Abstract: (EDP Sciences)
Context. Obscuring circumnuclear dust is a well-established constituent of active galactic nuclei (AGN). Traditionally referred to as the receding dusty torus, its inner radius and angular extension should depend on the photo-ionizing luminosity of the central source.
Note:
  • 10 pages, 8 Figures, accepted for publication in A&A
  • galaxies: active
  • galaxies: Seyfert
  • galaxies: individual: NGC 4151
  • polarization
  • radiative transfer
  • X-rays: galaxies