The nature of compact Active Galactic Nuclei
Abstract
Feedback from Active Galactic Nuclei is a key mechanism regulating the star formation history of the Universe. Compact steep spectrum (CSS) and Gigahertz-peaked spectrum (GPS) radio AGN are ideally suited for studies of AGN triggering and evolution. Their small (<20 kpc) sizes make them unresolved on all but VLBI baselines. We propose to observe with the LBA a complete sample of 14 GPS/CSS sources. These observations will shed light on the physics and evolution of radio sources, and investigate the coupling between AGN activity and star formation in galaxies.
- Publication:
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ATNF Proposal
- Pub Date:
- October 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012atnf.prop.5209S
- Keywords:
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- active galactic nuclei: quasars;
- LBA