Velocity-resolved Ionization Mapping of Broad Line Region. I. Insights into Diverse Geometry and Kinematics

Broad emission lines of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) originate from the broad-line region (BLR), consisting of dense gas clouds in orbit around an accreting supermassive black hole. Understanding the geometry and kinematics of this region is crucial for gaining insights into the physics and evoluti...

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Published in:	The Astrophysical Journal
Main Authors:	Sha-Sha Li, Hai-Cheng Feng, H. T. Liu, J. M. Bai, Xiang Ji, Yu-Xuan Pang, Cheng Cheng, Kai-Xing Lu, Jian-Guo Wang, Rui Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Subjects:	Time domain astronomy Active galactic nuclei Reverberation mapping Supermassive black holes Photoionization
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ad60c1