Detection of a Multi-Phase Ultra-Fast Wind in the Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 Galaxy Mrk 1044

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Krongold, Y, Longinotti, A L, Santos-Lleo, M, Mathur, S, Peterson, B M, Nicastro, F, Gupta, A, Rodriguez-Pascual, P, Elias-Chavez, M
• Format: Paper Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 08.06.2021
• Subjects: Columnar structure; Density; Line spectra; Multiphase; Outflow; Physics - Astrophysics of Galaxies; Physics - High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena; Seyfert galaxies; Wind; X ray spectra; XMM (spacecraft)
• ISSN: 2331-8422
• DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2106.04725

We present a detailed analysis of XMM-Newton X-ray spectra of the Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 galaxy Mrk 1044. We find robust evidence for a multi-phase, ultra-fast outflow, traced by four separate components in the grating spectrum. One component has high column density and ionization state, and is outflowing at 0.15c. The other three wind components have lower temperature, lower column density, and have outflow velocities 0.08c. This wind structure is strikingly similar to that found in IRAS 17020+4544, suggesting that stratified winds may be a common feature of ultra-fast outflows. Such structure is likely produced by fluid instabilities that form when the nuclear wind shocks the ambient medium. We show that in an energy-driven wind scenario, the wind in Mrk 1044 might carry enough energy to produce significant feedback on its host galaxy. We further discuss the implications of the presence of a fast wind in yet another NLS1 galaxy with high Eddington ratio.