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Name 069387
Title Constraining the X-ray Spectral and Timing Characteristics of PSR J1741-2054
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0693870101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-p0f7213
Author Prof Craig Sarazin
Description PSR J1741-2054 was discovered as a gamma-ray pulsar in a blind search of Fermi
sources. We detected radio pulses and found a very low dispersion measure,
implying it is very nearby, and thus one of the closest middle-aged pulsars. Our
Chandra observations imaged the pulsar, a pulsar-wind nebula (PWN), and a long
trail. Detection of an Halpha bow shock gave a space velocity of 150 km/s. We
propose a 70 ksec XMM observation to detect the X-ray pulsations, and accurately
measure the spectra of the pulsar and PWN/trail. Time-resolved spectra will
constrain the X-ray emission mechanism. We will determine the thermal and
non-thermal spectra of the pulsar. The former will help to constrain the NS
equation of state.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2013-02-28T19:46:55Z/2013-03-01T15:28:49Z
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 2014-03-15T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Prof Craig Sarazin, 2014, 069387, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-p0f7213