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Proposal ID 055472
Title Observing Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients in quiescence
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ec03ovo
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Enrico Bozzo
Abstract Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients (SFXTs) are a new class of highly variable hardX-ray sources in our galaxy. We propose to perform the first detailed study ofthe quiescent state of two SFTXs by carrying out XMM observations of IGRJ16479-4514 and XTE J1739-302 sources. We will search for pulsations, low-levelflaring activity and column density variations, and measure the X-ray spectrum.We will address some key predictions of a recently proposed scenario in whichaccretion onto the neutron stars of SFXTs is gated by an extremely strong(magnetar-like) magnetic field. SFXTs might thus offer the first opportunity todetect magnetars hosted in binary star systems.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2008-10-01T18:09:05Z/2008-10-02T06:07:39Z
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 2009-11-08T00:00:00Z
Keywords "igr j16479 4514", "magnetic field", "neutron stars", "XMM", "xray spectrum", "binary star systems", "key predictions", "magnetar hosted", "column density variations"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Enrico Bozzo, 2009, 'Observing Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients in quiescence', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ec03ovo