Deep sub-mm surveys have generated considerable excitement, revealing manyhighly luminous galaxies at high z. Similarly, future X-ray surveys are expectedto find vast numbers of obscured AGN. Understanding the link between thesepopulations is the aim of this proposal. If models for the X-ray background arecorrect, a large fraction of the sub-mm sources should contain AGN, with wideranging implications. We propose a deep (150ks) XMM exposure centred on the UK8mJy SCUBA Survey, well matched in area and depth. Combined with scheduledChandra observations (for accurate positions) we will be able to detect any AGNpresent *and* obtain X-ray spectra. This will allow a clear-cut test of thenature of these sources and hence the link between AGN and galaxy formation.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2002-11-18T03:16:48Z/2002-12-16T20:18:44Z
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.
European Space Agency, Dr Omar Almaini, 2004, 'A Deep XMM/SCUBA Survey: Disentangling AGN And Star Formation At High Redshift', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-jt6hpgz
