Publication Date:
2011-08-18
Description:
The luminosity dependence of the equivalent width of CIV in active galaxies, the 'Baldwin' effect, is shown to be a consequence of a luminosity dependent ionization parameter. This law also agrees with the lack of a 'Baldwin' effect in Ly alpha or other hydrogen lines. A fit to the available data gives a weak indication that the mean covering factor decreases with increasing luminosity, consistent with the inference from X-ray observations. The effects of continuum shape and density on various line ratios of interest are discussed. Previously announced in STAR as N83-35975
Keywords:
ASTROPHYSICS
Type:
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X); 278; 558-563
Format:
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