We propose to map the distribution of matter over a 8x8 sq.deg. area out toredshifts of virgul1-2, using three complementary approaches: (1) X-ray: galaxyclusters and QSOs;(2) Optical: galaxies and dark matter through a weak lensinganalysis; (3) Sunyaev-Zel.dovich effect: diffuse extragalactic hot gas. Theproposed XMM survey at a sensitivity of virgul5E-15 erg/s/cm2 in the 0.5-2 keV bandwill enable the construction of an homogeneous sample of some 900 galaxyclusters and, for the first time, the measurement of the cluster correlationfunction in 2 redshift bins: 0<z<0.5 & 0.5<z<1. The full data set will provideunprecedented insights into the initial fluctuation spectrum and the processesthat have modified these fluctuations since the recombination.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2003-07-24T01:25:54Z/2003-07-24T20:15:11Z
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 Marguerite PIERRE, 2004, 'The XMM Large Scale Structure Survey', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-skmar8d
