We propose to observe with XMM-Newton 8 Luminous Infrared Galaxies (LIRGs,L_IR=10^11-10^12L_sun) and analyze existing X-ray data for another 7 LIRGs.Previous X-ray studies of local LIRGs are biased towards the most IR-luminousobjects as well as those systems hosting a bright AGN. These 15 local LIRGs arerepresentative of the LIRG class in terms of IR luminosity and nuclear activity.The proposed XMM observations and existing multi-wavelength data will allow tocharacterize the star formation history of these galaxies and relate it to theirX-ray emission. A comprehensive multi-wavelength understanding of the extremeprocesses (star formation and AGN) taking place in local LIRGs is needed toimprove the linkage of X-ray, UV and IR observations of deep cosmological fields.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2010-01-23T16:23:30Z/2010-01-24T04:53:46Z
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 Almudena Alonso-Herrero, 2011, 'X-ray emission of a representative sample of local Luminous Infrared Galaxies', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-xy0qhlc
