We discuss the abundance of Compton-thick AGN as estimated by the most recent population synthesis models of the cosmic X-ray background. Only a small fraction of these elusive objects have been detected so far, in line with the model expectations. The advances expected by the broad band detectors on board Suzaku are briefly reviewed.
Gilli R., Comastri A., Vignali C., Hasinger G. (2008). Compton-thick AGN and the Synthesis of the Cosmic X-ray Background: the Suzaku Perspective. KYOTO : Progress of Theoretical Physics Supplement.
Compton-thick AGN and the Synthesis of the Cosmic X-ray Background: the Suzaku Perspective
VIGNALI, CRISTIAN;
2008
Abstract
We discuss the abundance of Compton-thick AGN as estimated by the most recent population synthesis models of the cosmic X-ray background. Only a small fraction of these elusive objects have been detected so far, in line with the model expectations. The advances expected by the broad band detectors on board Suzaku are briefly reviewed.File in questo prodotto:
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