| Proposal ID | 065502 |
| Title | XMM-Newton observations of Fermi detected pulsars |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0655020101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vs7i0uf |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Natalie Webb |
| Abstract | We propose to make XMM-Newton observations of six pulsars detected with theFermi LAT to increase the number of pulsars for which good X-ray, gamma-ray andradio data exist in order to constrain the mechanism which generates the pulsarhigh energy emission. For four of the proposed pulsars this will be the firstobservation in X-rays. We will use both the spectra and phase-folded lightcurvesto discriminate between differing models for the high energy emission such asthe polar cap, slot gap or outer gap models. XMM-Newton is the only observatorywith sufficient collecting area and high enough timing resolution to detectthese pulsars and to obtain the spectra and lightcurves, necessary todiscriminate between the high energy models. |
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| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2011-02-12T06:23:38Z/2011-03-01T01:11:04Z |
| 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 | 2012-03-26T00:00:00Z |
| Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
| Keywords | "radio data exist", "slot gap", "polar cap", "phase folded lightcurves", "xmm newton", "fermi lat", "XMM-Newton", "differing models", "energy emission", "XMM", "outer gap models", "energy models", "gamma ray" |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Natalie Webb, 2012, 'XMM-Newton observations of Fermi detected pulsars', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vs7i0uf |