| Name | 009356 |
| Title | XMM Observations of Black-Hole X-Ray Binaries in Outburst |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0093562701 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-djnsdte |
| Author | Prof Walter Lewin |
| Description | 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 a series of high time-resolution X-ray spectral observations with the XMM Reflection Grating Spectrometer. High-resolution X-ray spectra will likely exhibit emission lines and absorption edges characteristic of the accretion disk geometry, temperatures, and abundances. We expect that they will also show the general-relativistic effects of the extreme gravitational environment near the black hole. Whenever possible we will make (near) simultaneous radio, optical, X-ray timing (RXTE) and gamma-ray observations. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| 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 Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2003-09-21T00:00:00Z, 009356, 17.56_20190403_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-djnsdte |