Quasar Outflows and SMBH/Galaxy Evolution

这个项目将研究类星体外流，以测试将类星体和超大质量黑洞与其宿主星系联系起来的进化范式。这将通过对类星体吸积盘外流的观测和理论工作来实现，这些工作将推导出流的运动学、密度、电离能级和驱动机制。还将讨论类星体环境中的元素丰度，以及类星体与通过使用亚毫米波长测量的宿主星系演化之间的关系。这项工作的更广泛影响包括对本科生和研究生的研究培训，实施入门课课堂反应的点击器系统，以及公开讲座。

This program will study quasar outflows to test the evolutionary paradigm that links quasars and supermassive black holes to their host galaxies. This will be accomplished via observational and theoretical work on quasar accretion disk outflows that will derive the kinematics, densities, ionization levels, and driving mechanisms of the flows. Elemental abundances in quasar environments will also be addressed, as will the relationship between quasars and host galaxy evolution via use of submillimeter-wavelength measurements. Broader impacts of the work include research training of undergraduate and graduate students, implementation of a clicker system of classroom response for introductory classes, and public lectures.