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The Infrared-X-ray continuum correlation in Active Galactic Nuclei
The correlation between the soft X-ray and near infrared emission from AGN is
analysed using composite models by the code SUMA. We find new evidences for
differences in ranges of parameters which characterize the NLR of Seyfert
galaxies and LINERs. Results obtained by modelling the Einstein and the ROSAT
samples of galaxies are in full agreement. In order to fit the infrared and
X-ray continua, an eta factor is defined, which accounts for the emitting area
of the cloud. If the infrared emission is due to bremsstrahlung and comes from
the same cloud producing the soft X-rays, the eta values obtained from both
emissions must be the same. Therefore, if eta_IR < eta_soft-X there must be a
strong contribution of soft X-rays from the active centre. From the eta values
we expect to identify the objects that could present strong variability. \Comment: 11 pages,13 figures, in press in MNRAS. in press in MNRA
UV Continuum, Physical Conditions and Filling Factor in Active Galactic Nuclei
The narrow line region of active galaxies is formed by gas clouds surrounded
by a diluted gas. Standard one-dimensional photoionization models are usually
used to model this region in order to reproduce the observed emission lines.
Since the narrow line region is not homogeneous, two major types of models are
used: (a) those assuming a homogeneous gas distribution and a filling factor
less than unity to mimic the presence of the emitting clouds; (b) those based
on a composition of single-cloud models combined in order to obtain the
observed spectra. The first method is largely used but may induce to misleading
conclusions as shown in this paper. The second one is more appropriate, but
requires a large number of observed lines in order to limit the number of
single models used. After discussing the case of an extragalactic HII region,
for which the ionizing radiation spectrum is better known, we show that 1-D
models for the narrow line region with a filling factor less than unit do not
properly mimic the clumpiness, but just simulates an overall lower density.
Multi-cloud models lead to more reliable results. Both models are tested in
this paper, using the emission-line spectra of two well-known Seyfert galaxies,
NGC 4151 and NGC 1068. It is shown that ionizing radiation spectra with a blue
bump cannot be excluded by multi-cloud models, although excluded by Alexander
et al. (1999, 2000)using homogeneous models with a filling factor less than
unity.Comment: 23 pages, 7 figures. Accepted for Publication in Ap
Extended Coronal Emission Lines in Active Galactic Nuclei
VLT and NTT spectra are used to examine the nuclear and extended coronal line
emission in a sample of well-known Seyfert 1 and 2 galaxies. The excellent
spatial resolution obtained with VLT allowed us to map [SiVI] 1.963 m and
[SiVII] 2.48 m on scales of up to 20 pc. Coronal line emission, extended
to distances of 100 pc, is detected in some of the lines analyzed,
particularly in [FeX] 6374\AA, [FeXI] 7891\AA, and [SiVII] 2.48m. Most
coronal lines are strongly asymmetric towards the blue and broader than
low-ionization lines. This result is particularly important for Circinus, where
previous observations had failed at detecting larger widths for high-ionization
lines. Photoionization models are used to investigate the physical conditions
and continuum luminosities necessary to produced the observed coronal emission.
We found that an ionization parameter U> 0.10 is necessary to reproduce the
observations, although the clouds should be located at distances < 30 pc.Comment: 4 pages, 6 figures, to appear in proceedings of IAU Symposium No.
222, The Interplay Among Black Holes, Stars and ISM in Galacti Nucle
On the validation of a code and a turbulence model appropriate to circulation control airfoils
A computer code for calculating flow about a circulation control airfoil within a wind tunnel test section has been developed. This code is being validated for eventual use as an aid to design such airfoils. The concept of code validation being used is explained. The initial stages of the process have been accomplished. The present code has been applied to a low-subsonic, 2-D flow about a circulation control airfoil for which extensive data exist. Two basic turbulence models and variants thereof have been successfully introduced into the algorithm, the Baldwin-Lomax algebraic and the Jones-Launder two-equation models of turbulence. The variants include adding a history of the jet development for the algebraic model and adding streamwise curvature effects for both models. Numerical difficulties and difficulties in the validation process are discussed. Turbulence model and code improvements to proceed with the validation process are also discussed
Marine 5-thiohistidines as protective molecules from skin damage
Introduction Marine environment is a great source of bioactive molecules, whose biological properties and applications are often used especially to prevent skin diseases
and aging caused by UVAexposure. Ovothiols are methyl5thiohistidines from marine invertebrates, bacteria, and microalgae, which protect cells from environmental
stressors. Recently, we have shown that, ovothiol, isolated from sea urchin eggs, exerts antiinflammatory and antioxidant activities on human endothelial cells, and
exhibits antifibrotic effect in an in vivo model of liver fibrosis.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
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