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Proposal ID 055578
Title The ultradeep survey in the CDFS: an XMM-Newton legacy
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-9gdr5k7
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Andrea Comastri
Abstract We propose an ultradeep (2.5 Ms) XMM-Newton exposure in the Chandra Deep FieldSouth (CDFS) providing the most sensitive view of the hard X-ray sky. TheXMM-Newton high-energy throughput will return high-quality X-ray spectra formore than 100 heavily obscured (logNh larger than 23) AGN. We will study with anunprecedented detail obscured and Compton-Thick AGN at the redshift peak oftheir activity (z~1-2), characterize the average profile and intensity of theiron line and, thanks to the excellent multiwavelength coverage, assess the roleof accreting SMBHs in the context of galaxy evolution. This project, targeting anew unexplored discovery space, will create an XMM-Newton legacy and apathfinder for future X-ray missions.
Publications
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2008-07-05T05:22:38Z/2009-01-26T05:29:27Z
Version PPS_NOT_AVAILABLE
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 2009-01-27T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "galaxy evolution", "quality xray spectra", "unexplored discovery space", "compton thick agn", "xmm newton", "XMM-Newton", "redshift peak", "future xray missions", "multiwavelength coverage", "average profile", "iron line", "XMM", "hard xray sky", "energy throughput", "activity z", "ultradeep survey", "accreting smbhs"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Andrea Comastri, 2009, 'The ultradeep survey in the CDFS: an XMM-Newton legacy', PPS_NOT_AVAILABLE, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-9gdr5k7