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Proposal ID 069283
Title Search for X-ray counterparts of radio-quiet MSPs in Fermi LAT sources
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-7fjrcuj
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Pablo Saz Parkinson
Abstract The Large Area Telescope (LAT) on Fermi has detected ~100 gamma-ray pulsars andrevolutionized our understanding of these objects and their high-energyemission. One important open question is whether there are any radio-quietgamma-ray MSPs. The answer has profound implications for our understanding ofthe geometry and emission mechanisms of pulsars. Blind searches for gamma-rayMSPs are hampered by the large uncertainties in LAT positions. We propose to useXMM to identify plausible X-ray counterparts of 4 bright high-Galactic-latitudeLAT sources which are plausible radio-quiet MSP. This will enable sensitiveblind searches for pulsations in LAT data. We will determine the X-ray position,flux, and spectral properties in the 0.3-10 keV energy band for any X-ray sources detected.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2012-06-16T12:17:48Z/2012-08-21T10:25:14Z
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 2013-09-06T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "kev energy band", "lat data", "radio quiet msps", "emission mechanisms", "radio quiet msp", "lat positions", "xray position", "gamma ray pulsars", "profound implications", "xray counterparts", "sensitive blind searches", "telescope lat", "blind searches", "gamma ray msps", "spectral properties", "xray sources", "fermi lat sources", "energy emission", "XMM"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Pablo Saz Parkinson, 2013, 'Search for X-ray counterparts of radio-quiet MSPs in Fermi LAT sources', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-7fjrcuj