X-Ray Properties of Optically Variable Low-mass AGN Candidates

We present an X-ray analysis of 14 nearby ( z < 0.044) active galactic nuclei (AGNs) in low-mass galaxies ( M _* ≲ 5 × 10 ^9 M _⊙ ) selected based on their optical variability. Comparing and contrasting different AGN selection techniques in low-mass galaxies is essential for obtaining an accurate...

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Main Authors: Alexander Messick, Vivienne Baldassare, Marla Geha, Jenny Greene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2023-01-01
Series:The Astrophysical Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/acdc90