Black-Hole Mass Measurements
M. Vestergaard (Ohio State University, Steward Observatory,, University of Arizona)
TL;DR
This paper reviews the current methods for measuring black-hole masses in active galactic nuclei, discussing their applicability and uncertainties to clarify their reliability.
Contribution
It provides a concise summary of existing techniques for black-hole mass estimation and highlights their limitations and uncertainties.
Findings
Current techniques have significant uncertainties
Applicability varies across different AGNs
Clarifies the reliability of mass measurements
Abstract
The applicability and apparent uncertainties of the techniques currently available for measuring or estimating black-hole masses in AGNs are briefly summarized.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAstrophysical Phenomena and Observations · Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena · Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research