| Name | 069123 |
| Title | Probing shock modification in G156.2+5.7 |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0691230101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2ib0bqd |
| Author | Dr Marco Miceli |
| Description | We propose a 50 ks EPIC observation of the northern limb of the galactic supernova remnant G156.2+5.7. The X-ray spectrum of this remnant is dominated by thermal emission, but also shows a non-thermal component that indicates efficient particle acceleration at the shock front. The proposed observation is aimed at probing the effects of particle acceleration on the thermal properties of the post-shock plasma. G156.2+5.7 is a perfect candidate for these studies, being the only remnant with efficient particle acceleration where thermal emission from the post-shock medium has been firmly detected. The new observation will allow us to constrain the effects of particle acceleration on the post-shock temperature and density, thus providing a benchmark for the shock modification theories. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2013-02-17T08:48:56Z/2013-02-17T23:29:25Z |
| Version | 17.56_20190403_1200 |
| Mission Description | The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 | 2014-03-08T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Marco Miceli, 2014, 069123, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2ib0bqd |