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Proposal ID 014651
Title The Origin of the Intragroup Medium
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-b6zrluz
Principal Investigator, PI Dr John Mulchaey
Abstract We propose XMM observations of four of the six brightest groups on the sky.These objects are bright enough that high quality RGS spectra of their centerswill be obtained. We will use these spectra to determine the correct spectralmodel for the gas. In particular, the RGS data will be very sensitive to thepresence of multi-temperature components. The EPIC data will contain a largenumber of counts which will allow us to determine how the temperature, densityand metallicity vary with radius. From this data we will construct detailedentropy profiles to test preheating and cooling models. We will also measurethe abundance of O, Fe, Si, S, Mg and Ne. The relative abundance of theseelements will be used to determined the stars responsible for the enrichment.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2002-12-20T23:01:26Z/2003-02-04T13:49:42Z
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 2004-03-11T00:00:00Z
Keywords "entropy profiles", "XMM", "metallicity vary", "multi temperature components", "cooling models", "intragroup medium", "test preheating", "epic data", "correct spectral model", "relative abundance", "EPIC", "rgs data", "quality rgs spectra"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr John Mulchaey, 2004, 'The Origin of the Intragroup Medium', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-b6zrluz