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| Paper: |
Deciphering The Launching of Multi-phase AGN-driven Outflows and Their (Spatially Resolved) Multi-scale Impact |
| Monograph: |
10, HWO25 Proceedings Part I: Community Science Case Development Documents |
| Page: |
161 |
| Authors: |
Lulu Zhang; Gagandeep Kaur; Tianmu Gao; ´Alvaro Labiano; Erin K. S. Hicks; Vivian U; Chris Packham; Missagh Mehdipour; Travis Fischer; Thaisa Storchi Bergmann; Namrata Roy; Isabel M´arquez; Christiaan Boersma |
| DOI: |
10.26624/ETKY8398 |
| Abstract: |
Beyond deepening our understanding of the formation, growth, and evolution of supermassive black
holes, it is crucial to uncover the role of feeding and feedback processes from growing black holes (i.e.,
active galactic nucleus; AGN) in shaping the cosmic ecosystem. Such studies include understanding the
dynamics of gas flows in the interstellar (ISM), circumgalactic (CGM), intracluster (ICM), and intergalactic
media (IGM). As the output of a sub-group in Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) AGN Working Group,
this Science Case Development Document (SCDD) proposes to use future HWO observations to solve the
following questions. Which mechanism is dominant in triggering inflows/outflows through feedback? How
is AGN activity triggered, and is it associated with circumnuclear star formation and what is the overall
effect of AGN feedback on star formation (SF)? In AGN feedback, which mode is more influential and does
AGN feedback operate similarly or differently in the local universe and at high redshift? To answer these
questions, this SCDD proposes to use potential HWO observations as follows. Resolve and characterize the
spatial distribution of ionized and cold/warm molecular gas, especially those in inflows/outflows; Explore
the spatial coupling and potential stratification of multi-phase inflows/outflows on different physical scales
and their resolved and global correlations with AGN and/or SF activities; Investigate whether corresponding
outflows/jets induce shocks and/or fluctuations that trigger or suppress the formation of molecular clouds and
hence new stars. Specifically, HWO’s capabilities will enable us to achieve the above scientific goals while
existing facilities lack the required combination of high-throughput ultraviolet (UV) and near-infrared (NIR)
integral field unit (IFU) capabilities with simultaneously sufficient spatial resolution and sensitivity. |
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