Denys Wilkinson Building, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3RH
Dr Darshan Kakkad, University of Hertfordshire
Multi-wavelength spectroscopic surveys to study AGN feedback in nearby and distant galaxies
Over the past decade, spectroscopy in the optical, near & mid-infrared, and sub-mm wavelengths has played a pivotal role in providing insights into the influence of star formation and AGN feedback on the interstellar medium of host galaxies. Expanding our observational reach across a broader wavelength spectrum has granted us access to diverse set of gas phases such as neutral, ionized, and molecular phases. Furthermore, advancements in spatial resolution have empowered us to zoom-in to the central regions of galaxies in finer detail, facilitating detailed studies of the torus structures and outflows originating from Active Galactic Nuclei on parsec scales. In this presentation, I will summarize findings from our recent observational campaigns focused on spatially resolved spectroscopy, targeting both low and high redshift AGN host galaxies from extragalactic surveys such as BASS, GOALS and SUPER. These studies leverage state-of-the-art observatories such as the VLT, Keck, JWST, and ALMA. I will conclude by showcasing how forthcoming surveys with 4MOST and LSST will play a pivotal role in bridging crucial knowledge gaps, particularly through its capability to provide spectroscopy of a statistical sample of galaxies throughout the 2020s.