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Proposal ID 015676
Title XMM Observations of Black-Hole X-Ray Binaries in Outburst
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qvgnaay
Principal Investigator, PI Prof Walter Lewin
Abstract We propose to study the time-resolved X-ray spectra of black-hole (candidate)X-ray binaries (BHXBs) in outburst. We will be following the outburst(s)throughout their evolution over a wide range of wavelengths, and will conduct aseries of high time-resolution X-ray spectral observations with the XMMReflection Grating Spectrometer. High-resolution X-ray spectra will likelyexhibit emission lines and absorption edges characteristic of the accretion diskgeometry, temperatures, and abundances. We expect that they will also show thegeneral-relativistic effects of the extreme gravitational environment near theblack hole. Whenever possible we will make (near) simultaneous radio, optical,X-ray timing (RXTE) and gamma-ray observations.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2002-09-29T08:56:46Z/2002-09-30T06:09:05Z
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 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z
Keywords "relativistic effects", "XMM", "outburst throughout", "exhibit emission lines", "accretion disk geometry", "absorption edges characteristic", "black hole", "resolution xray spectra", "gamma ray", "wide range", "blackhole xray binary"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Prof Walter Lewin, 2006, 'XMM Observations of Black-Hole X-Ray Binaries in Outburst', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qvgnaay