1. Active Galaxy Science with the Line Emission Mapper: The Case for High-Resolution Soft X-ray Spectroscopy
- Author
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Weaver, Kimberly A., Cann, Jenna M., Pfeifle, Ryan W., Sobolewska, Malgorzata, Pinto, Ciro, Azadi, Mojegan, Porquet, Delphine, Chakraborty, Priyanka, Rogantini, Daniele, Schellenberger, Gerrit, Tanner, Ryan, Mei, Simona, Bogdan, Akos, and Nguyen, Dustin
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Astrophysics - High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena ,Astrophysics - Astrophysics of Galaxies - Abstract
This white paper discusses the breadth of science related to active galactic nuclei (AGN) and associated phenomena to be enabled by a mission with microcalorimeter energy resolution in the soft X-ray band, a large collecting area, and wide-field imaging. Such a mission, the Line Emission Mapper (LEM), has been proposed to NASA's 2023 Astrophysics Probe Explorer call. While the science pillars of the PI-led part of the mission focus on galaxy evolution, the PI-led LEM All-Sky Survey (LASS) and General Observer/Investigator opportunities will enable vital discoveries for AGN science in the critical soft X-ray band., Comment: 22 pages, 16 figures
- Published
- 2024