Sub-arcsecond imaging of Arp 299-A at 150 MHz with LOFAR: Evidence for a starburst-driven outflow
Ramírez-Olivencia, N. ; Varenius, E. ; Pérez-Torres, M. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Alberdi, A. ; Pérez, E. ; Alonso-Herrero, A. ; Deller, A. ; Herrero-Illana, R. ; Moldón, J. ; Barcos-Muñoz, L. ; Martí-Vidal, I.
Resumen: We report on the first sub-arcsecond (0.44 × 0.41 arcsec2) angular resolution image at 150 MHz of the A-nucleus in the luminous infrared galaxy Arp 299, from International Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) Telescope observations. The most remarkable finding is that of an intriguing two-sided, filamentary structure emanating from the A-nucleus, which we interpret as an outflow that extends up to at least 14 arcsec from the A-nucleus in the N-S direction (˜5 kpc deprojected size) and accounts for almost 40% of the extended emission of the entire galaxy system. We also discuss HST/NICMOS [FeII] 1.64 µm and H2 2.12 µm images of Arp 299-A, which show similar features to those unveiled by our 150 MHz LOFAR observations, providing strong morphological support for the outflow scenario. Finally, we discuss unpublished Na I D spectra that confirm the outflow nature of this structure. From energetic arguments, we rule out the low-luminosity active galactic nucleus in Arp 299-A as a driver for the outflow. On the contrary, the powerful, compact starburst in the central regions of Arp 299-A provides plenty of mechanical energy to sustain an outflow, and we conclude that the intense supernova (SN) activity in the nuclear region of Arp 299-A is driving the observed outflow. We estimate that the starburst wind can support a mass-outflow rate in the range (11-63 M¿ yr-1) at speeds of up to 370-890 km s-1, and is relatively young, with an estimated kinematic age of 3-7 Myr. Those results open an avenue to the use of low-frequency (150 MHz), sub-arcsecond imaging with LOFAR to detect outflows in the central regions of local luminous infrared galaxies.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201732543
Año: 2018
Publicado en: Astronomy & astrophysics 610 (2018), L18 [7 pp]
ISSN: 0004-6361
Factor impacto JCR: 6.209 (2018)
Categ. JCR: ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS rank: 10 / 69 = 0.145 (2018) - Q1 - T1
Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 2.527 - Space and Planetary Science (Q1) - Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1)
Tipo y forma: (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Física Teórica (Dpto. Física Teórica)
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Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201732543
Año: 2018
Publicado en: Astronomy & astrophysics 610 (2018), L18 [7 pp]
ISSN: 0004-6361
Factor impacto JCR: 6.209 (2018)
Categ. JCR: ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS rank: 10 / 69 = 0.145 (2018) - Q1 - T1
Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 2.527 - Space and Planetary Science (Q1) - Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1)
Tipo y forma: (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Física Teórica (Dpto. Física Teórica)
You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Exportado de SIDERAL (2020-01-17-22:11:59)
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