Graduation Year

2007

Document Type

Open Access Senior Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Department

Physics & Astronomy

Reader 1

Philip Choi

Reader 2

Alma C. Zook

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© 2007 Rachel Paterno-Mahler

Abstract

Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, Martini et al. (2006) found that the AGN fraction of galaxy clusters was five times higher than previous optical studies suggested. Using visual observations only, Dressler et al. (1985) estimated the AGN fraction of field galaxies to be 5%, while that of clusters was thought to be 1%. To understand the role that the environment plays in AGN fueling, the author studied a variety of environments, ranging from the field to groups to clusters. Will the AGN fraction of groups also be higher than that of the field? The author demonstrates how the AGN fraction of groups compares to that of clusters. In the following sections, the author describes the mechanics of X-ray astronomy, the group environment, and the characteristics of active galactic nuclei. The author briefly describes the possible mechanisms for AGN fueling.

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Previously linked to as http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/u?/stc,17 (paper) and http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/u?/stc,23 (video)

OCLC number: 549439169

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