Supermassive black-hole growth over cosmic time: active galaxy demography, physics, and ecology from Chandra surveys

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Apr 20;107(16):7184-9. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0914151107. Epub 2010 Apr 19.

Abstract

Extragalactic X-ray surveys over the past decade have dramatically improved understanding of the majority populations of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) over most of the history of the universe. Here we briefly highlight some of the exciting discoveries about AGN demography, physics, and ecology, with a focus on results from Chandra. We also discuss some key unresolved questions and future prospects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't