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A low-flux state in IRAS 00521−7054 seen withNuSTARandXMM–Newton: relativistic reflection and an ultrafast outflow

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We present results from a deep, coordinated XMM–Newton + NuSTARobservation of the Seyfert 2 galaxy IRAS 00521−7054. The NuSTAR data provide the first detection of this source in high-energy X-rays (E… Click to show full abstract

We present results from a deep, coordinated XMM–Newton + NuSTARobservation of the Seyfert 2 galaxy IRAS 00521−7054. The NuSTAR data provide the first detection of this source in high-energy X-rays (E > 10 keV), and the broad-band data show this to be a highly complex source which exhibits relativistic reflection from the inner accretion disc, further reprocessing by more distant material, neutral absorption, and evidence for ionized absorption in an extreme, ultrafast outflow (⁠v_(out) ∼ 0.4c). Based on lamppost disc reflection models, we find evidence that the central supermassive black hole is rapidly rotating (a > 0.77), consistent with previous estimates from the profile of the relativistic iron line, and that the accretion disc is viewed at a fairly high inclination (i ∼ 59°). Based on extensive simulations, we find the ultrafast outflow is detected at ∼4σ significance (or greater). We also estimate that the extreme outflow should be sufficient to power galaxy-scale feedback, and may even dominate the energetics of the total output from the system.

Keywords: 00521 7054; ultrafast outflow; relativistic reflection; iras 00521; low flux; reflection

Journal Title: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Year Published: 2019

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