We propose to observe with XMM a small number of classical double radio sourceswhich, when combined with our (and archival) existing data, will comprise acomplete sample of these targets at z > 1. We wish to make the firstmeasurements of the magnetic field strengths of the synchrotron-emitting plasmalobes of a complete sample in order to establish the dependence of magneticfield strength on the underlying jet power. If such a link could be established,it would be an important clue as to whether jets are magnetically launched fromthe vicinity of their black holes or whether the magnetic fields in the lobesthey feed are merely self-fields.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2012-02-08T13:49:02Z/2012-02-09T01:58:15Z
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, Prof Katherine Blundell, 2013, 'Calibration of the magnetic field strengths in classical double radio lobes', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rx6uhdz
