Observational Constraints on Quasar Black Hole Mass Distributions, Eddington Ratio Distributions, and Lifetimes
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I will present the black hole mass function (BHMF) of broad line quasars
in the SDSS DR3. We employ a powerful Bayesian statistical technique
that corrects for incompleteness and the statistical uncertainty in the
mass estimates. We find evidence that the most massive black hole
appeared as quasars earlier in the universe, and that most quasars are
not radiating at or near the Eddington limit. I will also present
constraints on the quasar lifetime and maximum black hole mass, derived
from the mass functions.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society |
Vol/bind | 215 |
Sider (fra-til) | 581 |
ISSN | 0002-7537 |
Status | Udgivet - 1 jan. 2010 |
ID: 44201035