Unveiling multiple AGN in galaxy mergers

We propose to observe a sample of 4 optically selected AGN pairs with projectedseparation ranging from 30 to 60 kpc with a total exposure time of 210 ks. Themain objective of these observations are (a) to characterize the systems(luminosity and spectral shape) in the Xray domain (b) to investigate theirnuclear environment by measuring absorption and emission properties, onlypossible in the Xray regime (c) to probe the nature of accretion flows inXraydetected AGN pairs, by comparing their properties with those observed inthe optical and radio wavebands, and with theoretical models. This proposal is apilot study for a broader project, designed to a first systematic study of theproperties of an unbiased sample of multiple AGN, in an early stage of evolution, using multiband information. truncated!, Please see actual data for full text [truncated!, Please see actual data for full text]