The Nature of the Far-UV Break in the Energy Distribution of Quasars
L. Binette, S. Haro-Corzo, Y. Krongold, A.C. Andersen
TL;DR
This paper reviews the physical explanations for the sharp steepening observed in quasar energy distributions around 1100A, known as the far-UV break.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive review of potential physical mechanisms responsible for the far-UV break in quasar spectra.
Findings
Identifies key physical models explaining the far-UV break
Summarizes observational evidence supporting different interpretations
Highlights unresolved questions in the origin of the break
Abstract
A prominent continuum steepening is observed in quasar energy distributions near 1100A. We review possible interpretations for the physical origin of this so-called far-UV break.
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TopicsGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena · Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae · Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations