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

Chao Liu, Chao-Wei Tsai, Peter R. M. Eisenhardt, Hyunsung D. Jun, Guodong Li, Jingwen Wu, Roberto J. Assef, Andrew W. Blain, Maren Cosens, Tanio Diaz-Santos, …
The Astrophysical journal, Vol.986(1), p.26
06-10-2025

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Physical Sciences Science & Technology
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 alpha emission lines uncovers extremely broad and asymmetric profiles, characteristic of AGN-driven outflows. Kinematic mapping shows spatially distinct structures: the [O iii]- and H alpha-dominated components (with radii of 1.20 +/- 0.56 kpc) are separated by a projected offset of similar to 1.1 kpc and exhibit divergent velocity regimes. The [O iii] outflow reaches a velocity of 3210 +/- 50 km s-1, while the H alpha outflow component attains 2310 +/- 840 km s-1. Dynamical modeling supports a biconical outflow structure, with [O iii] and H alpha 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 (similar to 105 yr) aligns with the evolutionary phase of Blue Hot DOGs, suggesting AGN feedback operates persistently during this transitional stage.
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