SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL 53028

MR JAMES NOEL REEVES
JNR@STAR.LE.AC.UK

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
LEICESTERSHIRE UK LE2 2AB
LEICESTER
UNIVERSITY ROAD
Tel: 0116 252 3557 Fax: 0116 252 3311
Medium: 4GBDAT
Subject: AGN

ABSORPTION IN HIGH REDSHIFT QUASARS


ABSTRACT

There is growing evidence from ASCA quasar observations that distant quasars show intrinsic absorption which may be a function of redshift. If caused by intervening galaxies, the study of this phenomenon can lead to information on distant non-luminous matter. If intrinsic to the quasar then information on the quasar local material can be obtained. We propose to observe distant radio loud and radio quiet quasars to constrain the absorption. A measure of the iron line will set limits on absorbing material local to the quasars.

CO-INVESTIGATORS
CO-I NAME INSTITUTE COUNTRY
MARTIN TURNERUNIV OF LEICESTERUK

TARGETS

TARGET NAMEPRIRADECTIMETCOFFGISSIS CNTOBS
1)PKS0440-285
2
 70.6562-28.4247 30 ksN
N
P
0.10300
1