X-raying Active Galaxies with the New Generation of X-ray Observatories: Ionized Outflows and High-Redshift Studies
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We briefly review X-ray studies of ionized AGN outflows and high-redshift AGN. We discuss recent progress with Chandra and XMMNewton as well as prospects and requirements for future X-ray missions.
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