An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 4.8

The Interaction of Light and Matter — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · relativistic-doppler-redshift

Problem

In its rest frame, quasar Q2203+29 produces a hydrogen emission line of wavelength 121.6 nm. Astronomers on Earth measure a wavelength of 656.8 nm for this line. Determine the redshift parameter and the apparent speed of recession for this quasar. (For more information about this quasar, see McCarthy et al. 1988.)

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