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Proposal ID 069310
Title Final measure of the dipolar magnetic field of the first low-B SGR
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0221ybq
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Nanda Rea
Abstract We have recently discovered the first SGR with a low magnetic field (Rea et al.2010, Science, 330, 944), SGR 0418+5729, discovered in outburst after it emittedbursts similar to those of magnetars (B<7.5x10^{12} G). This discovery had largeimplications not only for the magnetar model, but for the pulsars population ingeneral. We have now a tentative measure (at 2.8sigma level) of its periodderivative resulting in a B-field =7.1x10^{12} G). We ask now for a final 75ksXMM observation to confirm this detection at >5sigma. This will lead to have afinal measure of SGR 0418+5729 dipolar magnetic field, crucial for tuning themagnetar model as well as predict how many hidden magnetars there might bewithin the pulsar population.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2012-08-25T14:18:08Z/2012-08-26T12:02:07Z
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 2013-09-12T00:00:00Z
Keywords "period derivative", "emitted bursts", "XMM", "8sigma level", "SGR 0418+5729", "final 75 xmm", "1x10 ^{", "5x10 ^{", "magnetar model", "sgr 0418", "pulsar population", "dipolar magnetic field", "pulsars population"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Nanda Rea, 2013, 'Final measure of the dipolar magnetic field of the first low-B SGR', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0221ybq