We propose for XMM-Newton observations of quasars at redshift greater then 2 forwhich black holes masses have been well measured through infrared spectroscopy.At lower redshift, black hole mass and accretion rate relative to Eddingtonlimit are found to correlate with X-ray spectral slope and X-ray luminosity.With well measured, H-beta based black hole masses we will be able to testwhether the same correlations hold for luminous quasars at high redshift withhigh mass black holes of billion to ten billion solar masses. This study willhave direct implications for our understanding of the accretion physics, outflowdynamics, quasar evolution, and black hole growth.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2008-12-30T10:18:57Z/2009-01-08T20:59:11Z
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, Prof Smita Mathur, 2010, 'High Mass Black Holes at High redshift', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-cadw1rz
