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The Far-Infrared Spectral Energy Distributions of X-ray Selected Active GalaxiesThis paper reports the ISO results on hard X-ray selected AGN which are less biased against red/obscured objects than other selection wavebands. We find that, as predicted, the IR continuum of these sources extends to redder sources than in optically/radio selected sample. This indicates that the latter samples miss a portion of the population which is fainter in the optical but can be easily picked up in the hard X-ray. The range of IR SEDs is roughly consistent with reddening of the IR continuum up to column densities of around 10(exp 23)/cu cm. Modeling of the full SED using dusty disk models demonstrated that varying the viewing angle can explain the observed SEDs, though rather large disks are required to fit the cooler, long wavelength emission. From the fits we can obtain estimates of the mass and inclination of the system.
Document ID
20050185096
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Kuraszkiewicz, J. K.
(Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Cambridge, MA, United States)
Wilkes, B. J.
Hooper, E. J.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: Astrophysical Journal
Volume: 590
Subject Category
Astronomy
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-8847
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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