While the influence of supermassive black hole (SMBH) activity on habitability has garnered attention, the specific effects of active galactic nuclei (AGN) winds, particularly ultrafast outflows (UFOs), on planetary atmospheres […]
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A Systematic Study On The Properties Of Aromatic And Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Dust In Active Galactic Nuclei With AKARI Near-infrared Spectroscopy
Recent near- and mid-infrared (IR) observations reveal the existence of appreciable amounts of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbon dust in the harsh environments of active galactic nuclei (AGNs), the origins of […]
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Impacts of UV Radiation From An AGN On Planetary Atmospheres And Consequences For Galactic Habitability
We present a study of the effects of ultraviolet (UV) emission from active galactic nuclei (AGN) on the atmospheric composition of planets and potential impact on life. It is expected […]