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2021ApJ...923..200C - Astrophys. J., 923, 200-200 (2021/December-3)

A multiwavelength study of ELAN environments (AMUSE2). Detection of a dusty star-forming galaxy within the enormous Lyα nebula at z=2.3 sheds light on its origin.

CHEN C.-C., ARRIGONI BATTAIA F., EMONTS B.H.C., LEHNERT M.D. and PROCHASKA J.X.

Abstract (from CDS):

We present ALMA observations on and around the radio-quiet quasar UM 287 at z = 2.28. Together with a companion quasar, UM 287 is believed to play a major role in powering the surrounding enormous Lyα nebula (ELAN), dubbed the Slug ELAN, that has an end-to-end size of 450 physical kpc. In addition to the quasars, we detect a new dusty star-forming galaxy (DSFG), dubbed the Slug-DSFG, in 2 mm continuum with a single emission line consistent with CO(4-3). The Slug-DSFG sits at a projected distance of 100 kpc southeast from UM 287, with a systemic velocity difference of -360 ± 30 km s–1 with respect to UM 287, suggesting it is a possible contributor to the powering of the Slug ELAN. With careful modeling of the SED and dynamical analyses, it is found that the Slug-DSFG and UM 287 appear low in both gas fraction and gas-to-dust ratio, suggesting environmental effects due to the host's massive halo. In addition, our Keck long-slit spectra reveal significant Lyα emissions from the Slug-DSFG, as well as a Lyα tail that starts at the location and velocity of the Slug-DSFG and extends toward the south, with a projected length of about 100 kpc. Supported by various analytical estimates we propose that the Lyα tail is a result of the Slug-DSFG experiencing ram pressure stripping. The gas mass stripped is estimated to be about 109 M☉, contributing to the dense warm/cool gas reservoir that is believed to help power the exceptional Lyα luminosity.

Abstract Copyright: © 2021. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved.

Journal keyword(s): Large-scale structure of the universe - High-redshift galaxy clusters - High-redshift galaxies - Galaxy evolution - Cool intergalactic medium - Radio quiet quasars - Galaxy formation

Status at CDS : Examining the need for a new acronym.

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