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Proposal ID 008300
Title Search for type-2 quasars in narrow line radio galaxies
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-6txo4bk
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Paul O.Brien
Abstract We propose to observe five narrow-line radio galaxies, for which we predict that the 2-10 keV luminosity exceeds 1e+45 erg/s.With the null detection of optical broad line components, our sample makes an ideal set of candidates for type-2 quasars. XMM can measure the X-ray luminosity and absorbing column density accurately enough to obtain the first conclusive evidence for the existence of type-2 quasars, and also to investigate how commonly they occur in narrow-line radio galaxies. This observation will make an impact on our understanding of the circumnuclear environment of highly luminous AGNs, and will influence studies of the cosmic hard X-ray background.
Publications
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2001-10-22T20:50:21Z/2001-12-16T04:26:32Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agencys (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESAs second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations. Since Earths atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2003-02-23T00:00:00Z
Keywords "sample makes", "xray luminosity", "ideal set", "XMM", "conclusive evidence", "narrow line radiogalaxy", "absorbing column density", "null detection", "luminous agns"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Paul O.Brien, 2003, 'Search for type-2 quasars in narrow line radio galaxies', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-6txo4bk