Multicomponent Ionized Gas Outflows in the Hot Dust-obscured Galaxy W2026+0716 with Keck/OSIRIS

Liu C.; Tsai C.W.; Eisenhardt P.R.M.; Jun H.D.; Li, GD; Wu J.W.; Assef R.J.; Blain A.W.; Cosens, M; Diaz-Santos T.; Aranda R.F.; Hao L.; Liao M.; Liu S.; Stern D.; et. al.

Abstract

We present narrowband-filtered integral field unit observations of the hot dust-obscured galaxy (Hot DOG) WISE J202615.27+071624.0 (hereafter W2026+0716) at redshift z = 2.570 using Keck/OSIRIS. Our analysis reveals a multicomponent ionized gas outflow structure in this heavily obscured active galactic nucleus (AGN) host galaxy. Multicomponent Gaussian decomposition of the [O iii] and H? emission lines uncovers extremely broad and asymmetric profiles, characteristic of AGN-driven outflows. Kinematic mapping shows spatially distinct structures: the [O iii]- and H?-dominated components (with radii of 1.20 ± 0.56 kpc) are separated by a projected offset of ?1.1 kpc and exhibit divergent velocity regimes. The [O iii] outflow reaches a velocity of 3210 ± 50 km s?1, while the H? outflow component attains 2310±840 km s?1. Dynamical modeling supports a biconical outflow structure, with [O iii] and H? emissions dominating separate cones and significant dust obscuration of the redshifted outflow. Their comparable momentum outflow rates and energy outflow rates suggest a potential physical connection in their driving mechanisms. Spectral energy distribution analysis reveals anomalous optical/UV excess, attributed to AGN photon scattering by dust or outflowing material, classifying W2026+0716 as a “Blue Hot DOG”. The derived outflow timescale (?105 yr) aligns with the evolutionary phase of Blue Hot DOGs, suggesting AGN feedback operates persistently during this transitional stage. © 2025. The Author(s). Published by the American Astronomical Society.

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Título según WOS: Multicomponent Ionized Gas Outflows in the Hot Dust-obscured Galaxy W2026+0716 with Keck/OSIRIS
Título según SCOPUS: Multicomponent Ionized Gas Outflows in the Hot Dust-obscured Galaxy W2026+0716 with Keck/OSIRIS
Título de la Revista: Astrophysical Journal
Volumen: 986
Número: 1
Editorial: Institute of Physics
Fecha de publicación: 2025
Idioma: English
DOI:

10.3847/1538-4357/adc9b5

Notas: ISI, SCOPUS