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Proposal ID 014941
Title X-ray Spectra of High Redshift (z>4) Quasars
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-si51j7n
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Smita Mathur
Abstract We propose to harness both the unequalled sensitivity and broad energy band ofXMM to systematically study a sample of high redshift (z>4) quasars, the mostluminous, youngest and least studies objects known. XMM can determine accuratelyboth the absorption column density and the underlying spectral shape of theX-ray emission allowing us to resolve intriguing, outstanding questions such as:Is the apparent difference between the X-ray spectra of high-redshift radio-loudand radio-quiet quasars real? If so, is it explained by intrinsic absorption orby different evolution of the X-ray spectrum with redshift? What constraints canwe place on the X-ray spectral evolution with redshift and/or luminosity foreach class? What limits can we put on intervening Damped Ly-alpha systems?
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-05-17T06:09:29Z/2003-05-17T15:44:04Z
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 2004-05-31T00:00:00Z
Keywords "XMM", "absorption column density", "xray spectrum", "redshift z", "xray spectral evolution", "spectral shape", "x ray spectra", "unequalled sensitivity", "broad energy band", "xray emission", "xray spectra", "redshift radio loud", "resolve intriguing"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Smita Mathur, 2004, 'X-ray Spectra of High Redshift openParz>4closePar Quasars', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-si51j7n