Measuring the Soft Excess Region Size Relative to the Corona in Active Galactic Nuclei with NICER
The soft excess is a significant emission component in the soft (<1 keV) X-ray spectra of many active galactic nuclei (AGN). It has been explained by disk reflection, a warm corona, and other models. Understanding its origin is crucial for the energy budget of AGN emission, and for using it to st...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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IOP Publishing
2023-01-01
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Series: | The Astrophysical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/acfb85 |