We propose snapshot XMM-Newton observations of three Galactic supernova remnantswith positionally coincident radio pulsars in order to confirm or refute theplausible connection between the supposedly old (but possibly very young)pulsars and the supernova remnants. Based on this we could constrain theGalactic population of neutron stars born spinning slowly and determine anyconnection between the new class of so-called ..anti-magnetars. and normalradio pulsars, This study has important implications for understanding thebirth, evolution, and properties of the Galactic population of neutron stars,especially in light of very recent discoveries.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2012-09-15T20:16:48Z/2013-03-29T10:37:53Z
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 Slavko Bogdanov, 2014, 'Revisiting the Pulsar Injection Problem', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-9hpr8kz
