We propose to perform EPIC spectroscopy and OM photometry of 4 powerfulradio-loud quasars with known large scale radio/X properties, and where an Feline was detected at 6--7 keV in our short Chandra observations. The proposedobservations will enable us to: 1) Quantify the Fe line profile and determineits origin; 2) Determine the shape of the underlying X-ray continuum; and 3)Constrain the broad-band SEDs, in particular search for thermal UV emissionwhich is asignature of standard disks. Ultimately, this will allow us to discernthe relative roles of beamed and isotropic radiation from the cores of RL AGN,yielding information on the jet-disk connection and on the origin of the RL/RQAGN division.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2005-04-11T22:55:53Z/2005-04-12T11:57:02Z
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 Rita Sambruna, 2006, 'The jet-disk connection in luminous radio-loud quasars', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-as7lqqm
