We propose to carry out a deep 1 Ms XMM-Newton observation of the entire SN 1006supernova remnant (SNR) for a major breakthrough in answering key questions onthe physics of SNRs, related to particle acceleration at their shock, magneticfield amplification, heating of the electrons and ions at the shock, abundancesand distribution of the chemical elements in the ejecta. This historical type IaSNR exhibits a dual nature in X-rays with a bipolar non-thermal morphology likein radio, superposed on a fainter extended thermal emission. It is one of thebest examples of shock acceleration of cosmic-ray electrons to energiesapproaching the knee. of the cosmic-ray spectrum and gathers the mostimportant issues concerning SNR physics.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2008-07-31T03:42:44Z/2009-02-21T03:45:38Z
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 Anne Decourchelle, 2010, 'Energy partition in SN 1006: thermal gas comma relativistic particles comma magnetic field', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-xewpkga
