| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780330 | New Astronomy Reviews | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We review briefly how black hole masses are measured directly using reverberation mapping and indirectly through scaling relationships based on reverberation results, in particular through broad-line region radius–luminosity relationships. We discuss the nature and origin of uncertainties in these measurements, and outline current and future efforts directed towards reducing these uncertainties.
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Authors
Bradley M. Peterson, Misty C. Bentz,