Astro2020 Science White Paper: Do Supermassive Black Hole Winds Impact Galaxy Evolution?
F. Tombesi (1, 2, 3, 4), M. Cappi (5), F. Carrera (6), G. Chartas (7),, K. Fukumura (8), M. Guainazzi (9), D. Kazanas (2), G. Kriss (10), D. Proga, (11), T. J. Turner (12), Y. Ueda (13), S. Veilleux (1), M. Brusa (14, 5), M., Gaspari (15) ((1) University of Maryland
TL;DR
This paper discusses the potential influence of supermassive black hole winds on galaxy evolution, emphasizing the need for advanced X-ray observatories to understand their origins and effects.
Contribution
It highlights the importance of high-energy, high-resolution X-ray observations in studying SMBH winds and their role in galaxy evolution.
Findings
Supermassive black hole winds likely regulate SMBH growth.
Their impact on galaxy evolution remains debated.
Future X-ray observatories are crucial for understanding these winds.
Abstract
Powerful winds driven by supermassive black holes (SMBHs) are likely the main mechanism through which SMBHs regulate their own growth and influence the host galaxy evolution. However, their origin and their capability to impact the large-scale environment are still highly debated. Fundamental results will come from high-energy and spatial resolution X-ray observatories.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAstrophysical Phenomena and Observations · Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena · Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing