An X-ray View of Active Galactic Nuclei

Active galactic nuclei (AGN) are among the most luminous objects in the universe. Their overall structure is commonly described by the unified model, which includes a supermassive black hole, an accretion disk, an X-ray emitting corona, the broad- and narrow-line regions, and an obscuring dusty torus. However, because these components span extremely small physical scales, directly resolving them remains challenging. In this talk, I will discuss our recent efforts to probe AGN structure using X-ray observations, with a particular focus on the corona and the torus. 

Speaker: 
Dr. Xiurui Zhao, Caltech
Place: 
KIAA Shu Qi Meeting Room
Time: 
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 3:30PM