Polarization in broad emission lines of active galactic nuclei

ASTRONOMISCHE NACHRICHTEN(2022)

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We discuss the polarization of broad emission lines in the type 1 active galactic nuclei (AGN). The polarization depends on the geometry of the broad line region (BLR), and also on the polarization mechanism, or distribution of the scattering material. Therefore, the polarization measurements can indicate the geometry of the BLR and the mechanism of polarization (equatorial or polar scattering). In addition, the polarization angle (PA) shape across the line profile can be used to measure the supermassive black hole (SMBH) mass, and constrain the BLR characteristics. We give an overview of ours and other recent investigations of the polarization in broad lines from both aspects: theoretical and observational.
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active galactic nuclei, emission lines, polarization, black holes
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