Abstract
The correlation of X-ray and near-infrared luminosity is studied for a
sample of radio-quiet QSOs. The X-ray to infrared ratio is found to
decrease as the infrared luminosity increases. No preference is found
between the correlations of X-ray luminosity with optical or infrared
luminosity. This implies that optical and infrared emission are equally
good predictors of X-ray emission. Source models which directly link
infrared and X-ray emission are discussed, and a preference is found for
a specific synchrotron self-Compton model. This model predicts the
correct luminosity dependence of the X-ray to infrared ratio if certain
conditions apply.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 188-195 |
| Journal | Astrophysical Journal |
| Volume | 318 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 1987 |
Keywords
- Infrared Spectra
- Luminosity
- Quasars
- X Ray Spectra
- Astronomical Models
- Compton Effect
- Near Infrared Radiation
- Synchrotron Radiation
- Visible Spectrum