Multi-wavelength AGN Properties of Post-Merger Galaxies

<p>It&rsquo;s well studied that galaxy mergers can have a profound impact on triggering both star formation and an Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN). The AGN is expected to quench star formation through &ldquo;feedback&rdquo; processes, by heating or expelling gas out of the galaxy, leaving behind a merger remnant. Unfortunately, confirming that mergers trigger AGN is observationally challenging, because AGN in different merger stages can have discrepant luminosities and lifetimes. In addition, a multi-wavelength approach is required to provide a complete census of AGN. Here I present results based on a volume limited (0.02&lt;z&lt;0.06, 10.5&lt;logM&lt;12.0), visually identified sample of post-merger galaxies from SDSS-DR14. I will describe the multi-wavelength AGN demographics of this sample using Chandra, XMM X-ray imaging, optical BPT diagnostics based on SDSS single-fiber spectra, WISE infrared color and VLA FIRST radio images. I will discuss plans to expand our analysis of the merger-AGN connection to post merger galaxies at higher redshift using the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and other multi-wavelength data.</p>