Supermassive black holes from OASIS and SAURON integral-field kinematics
M. Cappellari, R. Bacon, R. L. Davies, P. T. de Zeeuw, E. Emsellem, J., Falcon-Barroso, D. Krajnovic, H. Kuntschner, R. M. McDermid, R. F. Peletier,, M. Sarzi, R. C. E. van den Bosch, G. van de Ven
TL;DR
This paper discusses how integral-field spectroscopy, especially using OASIS, can enhance the measurement of supermassive black hole masses, which are crucial for understanding galaxy formation.
Contribution
It introduces the use of OASIS integral-field spectroscopy to improve black hole mass determinations in galaxy studies.
Findings
Integral-field spectroscopy provides detailed kinematic data.
OASIS modeling enhances black hole mass measurements.
Current black hole mass estimates are limited in number.
Abstract
Supermassive black holes are a key element in our understanding of how galaxies form. Most of the progress in this very active field of research is based on just ~30 determinations of black hole mass, accumulated over the past decade. We illustrate how integral-field spectroscopy, and in particular our OASIS modeling effort, can help improve the current situation.
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