Multi-wavelength observations of high-accretion rate type 1 active galactic nuclei and other super soft X-ray sources

The study of X-ray emission from AGN allows the investigation of the inner regions of their central engine. By understanding the processes taking place within AGN, many other areas of research will benefit, such as accretion and the formation and evolution of galaxies. This thesis begins by investig...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Simpson, Mark
Other Authors: O’Brien, Paul T.
Published: University of Leicester 2010
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.525759