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Name 014739
Title A survey of Helium accreting white dwarfs
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0147390101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0147390701

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vot79po
Author Dr Gavin Ramsay
Description We propose to carry out a survey of AM CVn systems -- close binaries in which a
white dwarf is accreting material from a white dwarf or semi-degenerate helium
star. We propose to obtain simultaneous X-ray and UV data with high time
resolution. By correlating their light curves we will be able to test disc
instability models for Helium dominated discs. These discs are expected to have
different properties from Hydrogen dominated discs. The source of X-ray emission
in these systems is not known. These observations will conclusively answer this
question. We will also search for emission lines in the X-ray spectra- this will
allow us to determine the chemical compostion of these systems and hence their
evolutionary history.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-05-23T20:14:48Z/2003-11-24T17:58:34Z
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 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Gavin Ramsay, 2005, 014739, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vot79po