XMM-Newton observations of 44 Planck ESZ clusters will allow us to characterize the 156 0.02<z<0.3 Planck clusters. 39 have not been observed by XMM-Newton or Chandra. With this large statistically representative cluster sample, we will measure the total mass to R500, calibrate mass proxies, characterize cluster dynamical states, and derive scaling relations between X-ray and SZ properties and measure their intrinsic scatter. Combining X-ray, SZ, weak lensing and radio observations will provide insight into structure formation and the origin of radio halos and relics. This sample will be the fundamental low z baseline for studies of cluster evolution and cosmology. Our team has expertise in X-ray, SZ, radio and weak lensing analysis and theoretical studies of clusters.
Publication
No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument
EPN, RGS1, OM, RGS2, EMOS1, EMOS2
Temporal Coverage
2012-07-09T07:48:24Z/2013-04-23T08:40:27Z
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.
