Blandford–Znajek jets in galaxy formation simulations: exploring the diversity of outflows produced by spin-driven AGN jets in Seyfert galaxies

ABSTRACT Recent observations of Seyfert galaxies indicate that low-power, misaligned jets can undergo significant interaction with the gas in galactic disc and may be able to drive large-scale, multiphase outflows. We apply our novel sub-grid model for Blandford–Znajek simulations central regions Seyferts, which a black hole is embedded dense, sub-kpc circumnuclear (CND) surrounded by dilute circumgalactic medium. find variability accretion flow highly sensitive both jet power CND thermodynamics and, ultimately, determined complex interplay between jet-driven outflows backflows. Even at moderate Eddington ratios, from active nuclei (AGN) are significantly alter kinematics CNDs entrain up $10{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$ their mass outflow. Mass outflow rates kinetic powers warm outflowing component agreement recent holes similar bolometric luminosities, velocities reach $500 \, {\rm km s^{-1}}$. Depending on direction, wide variety large-scale outflows, ranging light, hot collimated structures mass-loaded, multiphase, bipolar winds. This diversity highlights importance applying physically motivated models AGN feedback realistic galaxy formation contexts. Such will play crucial role accurately interpreting wealth data next-generation facilities such as JWST, SKA, Athena provide.