What Does BLR Stand For?
BLR stands for Broad Line Region
BLR, or Broad Line Region, refers to an area in active galactic nuclei, particularly in quasars and Seyfert galaxies, where gas clouds exhibit broad emission lines. This region is situated close to the central supermassive black hole and is characterized by high-velocity gas, which results in the broadening of spectral lines due to Doppler shifting. The study of the BLR provides critical insights into the dynamics, structure, and emission processes occurring near black holes, contributing to our understanding of galaxy evolution.
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