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Abstract
We present the first ever models of a broad line region (BLR) at the peak of active galactic nucleus (AGN) activity using the multiply imaged z = 2.805 quasar SDSS J2222+2745. The modeled data consist of monthly spectra covering the broad C IV emission line over a 5.3 yr baseline. The models suggest a thick disk BLR that is inclined by degrees 40 degrees to the observer's line of sight and with an emissivity weighted median radius of = rmedian = 33.0(-2.1)(+2.44) light days. The kinematics are dominated by near-circular Keplerian motion with the remainder inflowing. The restframe lag one would measure from the models is taumedian = 36.4(-1.8)(+1.8) days, which is consistent with measurements based on cross-correlation. We show a possible geometry and transfer function based on the model fits and find that the model-produced velocity-resolved lags are consistent with those from cross-correlation. We measure a black hole mass of log10(MBH/M⊙) = 8.31(-0.06)(+0.07), which requires a scale factor of log10 (fmean,σ) = 0.20(-0.07)(+0.09.). This is the most precise MBH measurement for any AGN at cosmological distances and it demonstrates that the precision required for BH-host coevolution studies is attainable.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Astrophysical Journal Letters |
Volume | 915 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2021 |
Keywords
- Strong gravitional lensing
- Active galactic nuclei
- Supermassive black holes
- Quasars
- Astronomy data modelling
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Astronomy at St Andrews 2018-2021: Astronomy at St Andrews 2018-2021
Jardine, M. M. (PI), Bonnell, I. A. (CoI), Cameron, A. C. (CoI), Cyganowski, C. J. (CoI), Dominik, M. (CoI), Helling, C. (CoI), Horne, K. D. (CoI), Scholz, A. (CoI), Tojeiro, R. (CoI), Weijmans, A.-M. (CoI), Wild, V. (CoI), Woitke, P. (CoI), Wood, K. (CoI) & Zhao, H. (CoI)
1/04/18 → 31/03/22
Project: Standard