A Cigale module tailored (not only) for Low-Luminosity AGN
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| author | López, I. E. Yang, G. Mountrichas, G. Brusa, M. Alexander, D. M. Baldi, R. D. Bertola, E. Bonoli, S. Comastri, A. Shankar, F. Acharya, N. Tetilla, A. V. Alonso Lapi, A. Laloux, B. López, X. López Rodríguez, I. Muñoz Musiimenta, B. Clavijo, N. Osorio Sala, L. Sengupta, D. |
| author_facet | López, I. E. Yang, G. Mountrichas, G. Brusa, M. Alexander, D. M. Baldi, R. D. Bertola, E. Bonoli, S. Comastri, A. Shankar, F. Acharya, N. Tetilla, A. V. Alonso Lapi, A. Laloux, B. López, X. López Rodríguez, I. Muñoz Musiimenta, B. Clavijo, N. Osorio Sala, L. Sengupta, D. |
| contents | The spectral energy distribution (SED) of low-luminosity active galactic nuclei (LLAGN) presents challenges due to their faint emissions and the complexity of their accretion processes. This study introduces a new CIGALE module tailored for LLAGN, combining the empirical $L_X$-$L_{12μm}$ relationship with physical models like advection-dominated accretion flows (ADAFs) and truncated accretion disks. This module yields a refined depiction of LLAGN emissions, and a mock analysis shows reliable parameter recovery, with only minor biases.
We tested the module on a sample of 50 X-ray-detected local galaxies, including LINERs and Seyferts, where it demonstrated good estimation of bolometric luminosities, even in the presence of significant galaxy contamination. Notably, the previous X-ray module failed to provide AGN solutions for this sample, stressing the need for a novel approach. Comparisons with mid-luminosity AGN confirm the module's robustness and applicability to AGN up to $L_X$ < $10^{45}$ erg/s. We also expanded the X-ray to bolometric correction formula, making it applicable to AGN spanning ten orders of magnitude in luminosity, and revealing lower $k_X$ values than typically assumed. Additionally, our analysis of the $α_{ox}$ index, representing the slope between UV and X-ray emissions, uncovered trends that differ from those observed in high-luminosity AGN, suggesting a shift in accretion physics and photon production mechanisms in low-luminosity regimes.
These results underscore the importance of a multiwavelength approach in AGN studies and reveal distinct behaviors in LLAGN compared to quasars. Our findings significantly advance the understanding of LLAGN and offer a comprehensive framework for future research aimed at completing the census of the AGN population. |
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| spellingShingle | A Cigale module tailored (not only) for Low-Luminosity AGN López, I. E. Yang, G. Mountrichas, G. Brusa, M. Alexander, D. M. Baldi, R. D. Bertola, E. Bonoli, S. Comastri, A. Shankar, F. Acharya, N. Tetilla, A. V. Alonso Lapi, A. Laloux, B. López, X. López Rodríguez, I. Muñoz Musiimenta, B. Clavijo, N. Osorio Sala, L. Sengupta, D. Astrophysics of Galaxies High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena The spectral energy distribution (SED) of low-luminosity active galactic nuclei (LLAGN) presents challenges due to their faint emissions and the complexity of their accretion processes. This study introduces a new CIGALE module tailored for LLAGN, combining the empirical $L_X$-$L_{12μm}$ relationship with physical models like advection-dominated accretion flows (ADAFs) and truncated accretion disks. This module yields a refined depiction of LLAGN emissions, and a mock analysis shows reliable parameter recovery, with only minor biases. We tested the module on a sample of 50 X-ray-detected local galaxies, including LINERs and Seyferts, where it demonstrated good estimation of bolometric luminosities, even in the presence of significant galaxy contamination. Notably, the previous X-ray module failed to provide AGN solutions for this sample, stressing the need for a novel approach. Comparisons with mid-luminosity AGN confirm the module's robustness and applicability to AGN up to $L_X$ < $10^{45}$ erg/s. We also expanded the X-ray to bolometric correction formula, making it applicable to AGN spanning ten orders of magnitude in luminosity, and revealing lower $k_X$ values than typically assumed. Additionally, our analysis of the $α_{ox}$ index, representing the slope between UV and X-ray emissions, uncovered trends that differ from those observed in high-luminosity AGN, suggesting a shift in accretion physics and photon production mechanisms in low-luminosity regimes. These results underscore the importance of a multiwavelength approach in AGN studies and reveal distinct behaviors in LLAGN compared to quasars. Our findings significantly advance the understanding of LLAGN and offer a comprehensive framework for future research aimed at completing the census of the AGN population. |
| title | A Cigale module tailored (not only) for Low-Luminosity AGN |
| topic | Astrophysics of Galaxies High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.16938 |