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Proposal ID 008564
Title The X-Ray Properties of Ultraluminous Galaxies: Cosmological Implications
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-exanysu
Principal Investigator, PI Prof Timothy Heckman
Abstract Ultraluminous infrared galaxies serve as local laboratoriesto investigate the formation of elliptical galaxies andquasars, the chemical enrichment and heating of theintra-cluster medium (ICM), and the nature of the recently-discoveredSCUBA sub-mm sources. X-ray data are essential to address two major topics:(1) What is the impact of the mechanical energy supplied by theultraluminous starburst and/or AGN on the ISM of the galaxy and the ICM.(2) What energetic role do dust-shrouded AGN play in ultraluminous galaxies.Previous X-ray observatories lacked the sensitivity and spectro-spatialresolution to settle these issues. Our proposed XMM observations will create a well-observed sample of the eight nearest and brightest ultraluminous galaxies.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2001-03-17T19:06:37Z/2001-11-12T18:38:31Z
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 2003-02-14T00:00:00Z
Keywords "xray properties", "xray data", "spectro spatial resolution", "XMM", "ultraluminous starburst", "energetic role", "ultraluminous galaxy", "major topics", "cosmological implications", "chemical enrichment", "xray observatories lacked", "elliptical galaxy", "mechanical energy supplied", "brightest ultraluminous galaxy", "local laboratories"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Prof Timothy Heckman, 2003, 'The X-Ray Properties of Ultraluminous Galaxies: Cosmological Implications', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-exanysu