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Proposal ID 010547
Title XMM observations of two bursting low mass X-ray binaries TS_14
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rg3h8gc
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Bernd Aschenbach
Abstract GT-We propose XMM observations of the bursting low mass X-ray binaries X1636-536and X1705-440 continuously covering at least one complete binary orbit. Thecombination of large collecting area and good spectral resolution will allowto do unprecedented spectroscopy as function of orbital phase. The spectralanalysis of absorption dips will determine precisely elemental abundances ofthe absorbing material. Accretion disk structures causing the X-ray absorptiondips can be mapped in great detail providing further information on theaccretion flow via the accretion disk. The spectral evolution of bursts canbe followed in unprecedented detail. Theoretical modeling of the burst spectrawill further constrain models for the equation of state of neutron star matter.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2000-09-07T18:31:03Z/2001-08-28T21:54:56Z
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 2002-11-16T00:00:00Z
Keywords "accretion flow via", "x1705 440 continuously", "XMM", "complete binary orbit", "orbital phase", "constrain models", "burst spectra", "neutron star matter", "xray absorption dips", "precisely elemental abundance", "spectral analysis", "absorbing material", "accretion disk", "spectral resolution", "X1636-536", "spectral evolution", "absorption dips"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Bernd Aschenbach, 2002, 'XMM observations of two bursting low mass X-ray binaries TS_14', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rg3h8gc