With log(lx)=47.0 RBS315 is one of the most X-ray luminous quasars known.Despite its redshift of z=2.69 it is bright enough in X-rays to obtain a high quality spectrum with EPIC. We propose to observe RBS315 for 20 ksec in order to obtain a high SNR X-ray spectrum spanning a source frame energy range of0.7-40 keV. Important spectral features as the 6.4 keV iron fluorescence line,the iron 7.11 keV absorption edge and the Compton reflection hump are redshiftedto favourable energies. We intend to measure the EW, energy, and shape of thefluorescence line and measure the relative contributions of jet emission andnuclear emission to the X-ray spectrum. We will also investigate possible intrinsic absorption of the X-ray source.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2003-07-25T13:39:23Z/2003-07-25T19:49:31Z
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 Georg Lamer, 2004, 'The X-ray spectrum of the luminous quasar RBS 315', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-xvla62k
