Enrique López-Rodríguez
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View article: The Pandora project. II: how non-thermal physics drives bursty star formation and temperate mass-loaded outflows in dwarf galaxies
The Pandora project. II: how non-thermal physics drives bursty star formation and temperate mass-loaded outflows in dwarf galaxies Open
Dwarf galaxies provide powerful laboratories for studying galaxy formation physics. Their early assembly, shallow gravitational potentials, and bursty, clustered star formation histories make them especially sensitive to the processes that…
View article: Excitation of Molecular Hydrogen in Seyferts: NGC 5506 and NGC 3081
Excitation of Molecular Hydrogen in Seyferts: NGC 5506 and NGC 3081 Open
We utilize James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI) integral field unit observations to investigate the behavior and excitation of H 2 in the nearby Seyfert galaxies NGC 3081 and NGC 5506, both part of the Galactic …
View article: Galaxy Activity, Torus and Outflow Survey (GATOS) X: Molecular gas clumpiness under the influence of AGN
Galaxy Activity, Torus and Outflow Survey (GATOS) X: Molecular gas clumpiness under the influence of AGN Open
The distribution of molecular gas on small scales regulates star formation and the growth of supermassive black holes in galaxy centers, yet the role of active galactic nuclei (AGN) feedback in shaping this distribution remains poorly cons…
View article: Impact of AGN and nuclear star formation on the ISM turbulence of galaxies: Insights from JWST/MIRI spectroscopy
Impact of AGN and nuclear star formation on the ISM turbulence of galaxies: Insights from JWST/MIRI spectroscopy Open
Active galactic nuclei (AGN), star formation (SF), and galaxy interactions can drive turbulence in the gas of the ISM, which in turn plays a role in the SF within galaxies. The impact on molecular gas is of particular importance, as it ser…
View article: PRIMA Vista: far-infrared polarimetry to unveil small-scale magnetohydrodynamics in extragalactic observations
PRIMA Vista: far-infrared polarimetry to unveil small-scale magnetohydrodynamics in extragalactic observations Open
View article: Forgotten treasures in the HST/FOC UV imaging polarimetric archives of active galactic nuclei
Forgotten treasures in the HST/FOC UV imaging polarimetric archives of active galactic nuclei Open
Context. The Faint Object Camera (FOC) on board the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) acquired high-resolution spatially resolved polarimetric images of nearby active galactic nuclei (AGNs) in the near-ultraviolet (near-UV) band. Eight of the 2…
View article: Mapping magnetic fields from clouds to cores with PRIMAger
Mapping magnetic fields from clouds to cores with PRIMAger Open
View article: Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (AtLAST) science: Gas and dust in nearby galaxies
Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (AtLAST) science: Gas and dust in nearby galaxies Open
Understanding the physical processes that regulate star formation and galaxy evolution are major areas of activity in modern astrophysics. Nearby galaxies offer unique opportunities to inspect interstellar medium (ISM), star formation (SF)…
View article: <i>JWST</i> reveals the diversity of nuclear obscuring dust in nearby AGN: nuclear isolation of MIRI/MRS data cubes and continuum spectral fitting
<i>JWST</i> reveals the diversity of nuclear obscuring dust in nearby AGN: nuclear isolation of MIRI/MRS data cubes and continuum spectral fitting Open
We investigate the capabilities of the mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) of JWST to advance our knowledge of active galactic nucleus (AGN) dust using the spectral fitting technique on an AGN collection of 21 nearby ($z<0.05$) AGN (7 type-1…
View article: The JWST View of Cygnus A: Jet-driven Coronal Outflow with a Twist
The JWST View of Cygnus A: Jet-driven Coronal Outflow with a Twist Open
We present first results from James Webb Space Telescope Near-Infrared Spectrograph, Mid-Infrared Instrument, and Keck Cosmic Webb Imager integral field spectroscopy of the powerful but highly obscured host galaxy of the jetted radio sourc…
View article: The dust polarisation and magnetic field structure in the centre of NGC253 with ALMA
The dust polarisation and magnetic field structure in the centre of NGC253 with ALMA Open
Context. Magnetic fields (B fields) have an impact on galaxy evolution on multiple scales. They are particularly important for starburst galaxies, where they play a crucial role in shaping the interstellar medium (ISM), influencing star fo…
View article: The Fallibility of Equipartition Magnetic Field Strengths from Synchrotron Emission Using Synthetically Observed Galaxies
The Fallibility of Equipartition Magnetic Field Strengths from Synchrotron Emission Using Synthetically Observed Galaxies Open
Understanding the role that magnetic fields play on the stage of galaxy formation requires accurate methods for inferring the properties of extragalactic magnetic fields. Radio synchrotron emission has been the most promising avenue to inf…
View article: The JWST View of Cygnus A: Jet-Driven Coronal Outflow with a Twist
The JWST View of Cygnus A: Jet-Driven Coronal Outflow with a Twist Open
We present first results from James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec), Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), and Keck Cosmic Webb Imager (KCWI) integral field spectroscopy of the powerful but highly obscured host-g…
View article: The Galaxy Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS). VII. The 20–214 μm Imaging Atlas of Active Galactic Nuclei Using SOFIA
The Galaxy Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS). VII. The 20–214 μm Imaging Atlas of Active Galactic Nuclei Using SOFIA Open
We present a 19.7–214 μ m imaging atlas of local (4–181 Mpc; median 43 Mpc) active galactic nuclei (AGN) observed with FORCAST and HAWC+ on board the SOFIA telescope with angular resolutions ~3 ″ –20 ″ . This atlas comprises 22 Seyferts (1…
View article: SAUNAS. II. Discovery of Cross-shaped X-Ray Emission and a Rotating Circumnuclear Disk in the Supermassive S0 Galaxy NGC 5084
SAUNAS. II. Discovery of Cross-shaped X-Ray Emission and a Rotating Circumnuclear Disk in the Supermassive S0 Galaxy NGC 5084 Open
Combining Chandra, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, EVLA, and Hubble Space Telescope archival data and newly acquired data from the Apache Point Observatory/Dual Imaging Spectrograph, we detect a double-lobed 17 kpc X-ray emis…
View article: The Galaxy Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS). VII. The 20-214 $μ$m imaging atlas of active galactic nuclei using SOFIA
The Galaxy Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS). VII. The 20-214 $μ$m imaging atlas of active galactic nuclei using SOFIA Open
We present a 19.7 - 214 $μ$m imaging atlas of local (4 - 181 Mpc; median 43 Mpc) active galactic nuclei (AGN) observed with FORCAST and HAWC+ on board the SOFIA telescope with angular resolutions ~ 3"- 20". This atlas comprises 22 Seyferts…
View article: A kiloparsec-scale ordered magnetic field in a galaxy at <i>z</i> = 5.6
A kiloparsec-scale ordered magnetic field in a galaxy at <i>z</i> = 5.6 Open
Magnetic fields are widely observed in various astronomical contexts, yet much remains unknown about their significance across different systems and cosmic epochs. Our current knowledge of the evolution of magnetic fields is limited by sca…
View article: Confusion of extragalactic sources in the far-infrared: A baseline assessment of the performance of PRIMAger in intensity and polarization
Confusion of extragalactic sources in the far-infrared: A baseline assessment of the performance of PRIMAger in intensity and polarization Open
Aims. Because of their limited angular resolution, far-infrared telescopes are usually affected by the confusion phenomenon. Since several galaxies can be located in the same instrumental beam, only the brightest objects emerge from the fl…
View article: Probing the Dust Grain Alignment Mechanisms in Spiral Galaxies with M51 as the Case Study
Probing the Dust Grain Alignment Mechanisms in Spiral Galaxies with M51 as the Case Study Open
Magnetic fields ( B fields) in galaxies have recently been traced using far-infrared and submillimeter polarimetric observations with the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, and Atacama Large Mi…
View article: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emission in the Central Regions of Three Seyferts and the Implication for Underlying Feedback Mechanisms
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emission in the Central Regions of Three Seyferts and the Implication for Underlying Feedback Mechanisms Open
We analyze JWST Mid-Infrared Instrument/Medium Resolution Spectrograph integral field unit observations of three Seyferts from the Galactic Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS) and showcase the intriguing polycyclic aromatic hydroca…
View article: The Galaxy Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS). IV. Exploring Ionized Gas Outflows in Central Kiloparsec Regions of GATOS Seyferts
The Galaxy Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS). IV. Exploring Ionized Gas Outflows in Central Kiloparsec Regions of GATOS Seyferts Open
Utilizing JWST MIRI/Medium Resolution Spectrograph integral field unit observations of the kiloparsec-scale central regions, we showcase the diversity of ionized gas distributions and kinematics in six nearby Seyfert galaxies included in t…
View article: The fallibility of equipartition magnetic field strengths from synchrotron emission using synthetically observed galaxies
The fallibility of equipartition magnetic field strengths from synchrotron emission using synthetically observed galaxies Open
Understanding the role that magnetic fields play on the stage of galaxy formation requires accurate methods for inferring the properties of extragalactic magnetic fields. Radio synchrotron emission has been the most promising avenue to inf…
View article: The Galaxy Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS). V: Unveiling PAH survival and resilience in the circumnuclear regions of AGN with JWST
The Galaxy Activity, Torus, and Outflow Survey (GATOS). V: Unveiling PAH survival and resilience in the circumnuclear regions of AGN with JWST Open
We analyze JWST MIRI/MRS observations of the infrared PAH bands in the nuclear and circumnuclear regions of local AGN from the GATOS Survey. In this work, we examine the PAH properties in the circumnuclear regions of AGN and AGN-outflows, …
View article: A biconical ionised gas outflow and evidence of positive feedback in NGC 7172 uncovered by MIRI/JWST
A biconical ionised gas outflow and evidence of positive feedback in NGC 7172 uncovered by MIRI/JWST Open
We present observations of the type-2 Seyfert NGC 7172 obtained with the medium-resolution spectrometer (MRS) of the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on board the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This galaxy hosts one of the lowest ionised…
View article: SAUNAS II: Discovery of Cross-shaped X-ray Emission and a Rotating Circumnuclear Disk in the Supermassive S0 Galaxy NGC 5084
SAUNAS II: Discovery of Cross-shaped X-ray Emission and a Rotating Circumnuclear Disk in the Supermassive S0 Galaxy NGC 5084 Open
Combining Chandra, ALMA, EVLA, and Hubble Space Telescope archival data and newly acquired APO/DIS spectroscopy, we detect a double-lobed 17~kpc X-ray emission with plumes oriented approximately perpendicular and parallel to the galactic p…
View article: Dust beyond the torus: revealing the mid-infrared heart of local Seyfert ESO 428-G14 with <i>JWST</i>/MIRI
Dust beyond the torus: revealing the mid-infrared heart of local Seyfert ESO 428-G14 with <i>JWST</i>/MIRI Open
Polar dust has been discovered in a number of local active galactic nuclei (AGN), with radiation-driven torus models predicting a wind to be its main driver. However, little is known about its characteristics, spatial extent, or connection…
View article: Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (AtLAST) science: Gas and dust in nearby galaxies
Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (AtLAST) science: Gas and dust in nearby galaxies Open
Understanding the physical processes that regulate star formation and galaxy evolution are major areas of activity in modern astrophysics. Nearby galaxies offer unique opportunities to inspect interstellar medium (ISM), star formation (SF…
View article: Deciphering the imprint of active galactic nucleus feedback in Seyfert galaxies
Deciphering the imprint of active galactic nucleus feedback in Seyfert galaxies Open
We study the distribution of cold molecular gas in the circumunuclear disks (CND; r ≤ 200 pc) of a sample of 64 nearby ( D L = 7 − 45 Mpc) disk galaxies – including 45 active galactic nuclei (AGN) and 19 nonAGN – for which high-spatial-res…
View article: AtLAST Science Overview Report
AtLAST Science Overview Report Open
Submillimeter and millimeter wavelengths provide a unique view of the Universe, from the gas and dust that fills and surrounds galaxies to the chromosphere of our own Sun. Current single-dish facilities have presented a tantalising view of…
View article: GATOS: missing molecular gas in the outflow of NGC 5728 revealed by JWST
GATOS: missing molecular gas in the outflow of NGC 5728 revealed by JWST Open
The ionisation cones of NGC 5728 have a deficit of molecular gas based on millimetre observations of CO (2-1) emission. Although photoionisation from the active nucleus may lead to suppression of this transition, warm molecular gas can sti…