Proposal ID | 009356 |
Title | XMM Observations of Black-Hole X-Ray Binaries in Outburst |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0093562701 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-djnsdte |
Principal Investigator, PI | Prof Walter Lewin |
Abstract | We propose to study the time-resolved X-ray spectra of black-hole (candidate)X-ray binaries (BHXBs) in outburst. We will be following the outburst(s)throughout their evolution over a wide range of wavelengths, and will conduct aseries of high time-resolution X-ray spectral observations with the XMMReflection Grating Spectrometer. High-resolution X-ray spectra will likelyexhibit emission lines and absorption edges characteristic of the accretion diskgeometry, temperatures, and abundances. We expect that they will also show thegeneral-relativistic effects of the extreme gravitational environment near theblack hole. Whenever possible we will make (near) simultaneous radio, optical,X-ray timing (RXTE) and gamma-ray observations. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EPN, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2002-08-24T10:30:16Z/2002-08-25T03:32:49Z |
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 | 2003-09-21T00:00:00Z |
Keywords | "relativistic effects", "XMM", "outburst throughout", "exhibit emission lines", "accretion disk geometry", "absorption edges characteristic", "black hole", "resolution xray spectra", "gamma ray", "wide range", "blackhole xray binary" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Prof Walter Lewin, 2003, 'XMM Observations of Black-Hole X-Ray Binaries in Outburst', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-djnsdte |