Proposal ID | 030127 |
Title | Catching a Fading Transient Anomalous X-ray Pulsar in Transition |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0301270301 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-w5m4uaq |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Eric Gotthelf |
Abstract | The recently discovered 5.5s pulsar XTE J1810-197 is the first confirmedTransient Anomalous X-ray Pulsar (TAXP), likely a magnetar with a huge magneticfield of 3E14 G. XTE J1810-197 is currently in outburst but fading with a 300day e-fold time. Archival data spanning 24 yrs indicate that this is ashort-lived active state, which implies the existence of a vast population ofunexplored young NSs. From its lack of pulsations and softer spectrum inquiescence, XTE J1810-197 may also hold the key to unify the magnetar model forSGRs, AXPs, and central compact objects in SNRs. We propose to continue oursemi-annual XMM monitoring campaign of XTE J1810-197 to follow its flux, spin,and spectral evolution, to capture for the first time a complete cycle of a TAXP from quiescence, to outburst, and back. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2005-03-18T23:26:35Z/2006-03-13T06:43:27Z |
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 | 2005-03-19T00:00:00Z |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "spectral evolution", "XMM", "short lived active", "vast population", "archival data spanning", "supernova remnant", "huge magnetic field", "central compact objects", "softer spectrum", "magnetar model", "xte j1810 197", "semi annual xmm", "complete cycle", "fold time" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Eric Gotthelf, 2005, 'Catching a Fading Transient Anomalous X-ray Pulsar in Transition', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-w5m4uaq |