Recent simultaneous XMM-Newton, GMRT and LOFAR observations of the mode-changingnear-aligned pulsar PSR B0943+10 revealed synchronous switching in the radio andX-ray emission properties. These findings support radio indications for rapid,global changes to the conditions in the magnetosphere, and challenge allproposed pulsar emission theories. PSR B1822-09 is a fascinating orthogonalpulsar exhibiting similar mode switching in the radio band. We propose toorganize a similar campaign (160 ks) of simultaneous XMM-Newton, GMRT,Westerbork and Lovell observations to give further insight into magnetosphericphysics.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2013-09-10T14:55:28Z/2014-03-12T17:00:48Z
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, Prof Willem Hermsen, 2015, 'Simultaneous X-ray radio observations of the mode-switching pulsar PSR B1822-09', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-m9milwr
