Speaker
Dr
Rostom Mbarek
Description
We present a generalized neutrino luminosity function for protons accelerated in the coronae of supermassive black holes (SMBH) in Seyfert-like galaxies, using NGC 1068 as a benchmark. The neutrino luminosity mainly depends on the coronal x-ray luminosity and SMBH mass. Our results suggest that the cosmologically-integrated neutrino luminosity could match the extragalactic diffuse IceCube signal below PeV levels. We conclude that the energetically-significant proton luminosity associated with such neutrinos is sufficientt to drive a mildly relativisitic coronal outflow, and possibly contribute to feedback processes.
