Calculating M_BH Scaling Relations for AGNs using 2D Galaxy Decomposition Software to Analyse HST Images

Author(s) Information

Jewel A. Capili, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

College - Author 1

College of Science and Mathematics

Department - Author 1

Physics Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BA in Physics

Date

3-2023

Primary Advisor

Vardha N. Bennert, College of Science and Mathematics, Physics Department

Abstract/Summary

This study uses the 2D galaxy decomposition software GALFIT developed by Dr. Chien Peng to analyse Hubble Space Telescope images of 14 Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs) and obtain their M_BH-spheroid luminosity scaling relations for comparison with previous studies.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/physsp/220