Facets of radio-loud AGN evolution : a LOFAR surveys perspective

Author(s):
Williams, W.L. (0000-0001-7315-1596)
Published
2015
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Radio observations provide a unique view of black holes in the Universe. This thesis presents low frequency radio images and uses the radio sources in those images to study the evolution of black holes and galaxies through the age of the Universe.

EvolutionGalaxiesAGNInterferometryRadio continuumJetsBlack holes
Defense date
2015-12-10
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Rottgering, H.J.A
Advisor(s)
Weeren, R.J. van
Committee member(s)
Best, P.; Brinchmann, J.; Franx, M.; Garrett, M.; Miley, G.; Morganti, R.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Leiden Observatory, Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/37016
ISBN(s)
9789462599239