SXP 1062 is an exceptional case of a young neutron star with known age in awind-fed HMXB. A unique combination of measured spin period, its derivative,luminosity and young age makes this source a key probe for the physics ofaccretion and neutron star evolution. All current accretion scenarios encountermajor difficulties explaining the spin-down rate of this accretion-poweredpulsar. This study will allow us to construct a spin period-luminosity relationas a powerful tool for distinguishing between different accretion and evolutionscenarios. The XMM-Newton observations of SXP 1062 will thus shed new light onthe physics of accreting neutron stars.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2013-10-11T17:02:05Z/2013-10-12T17:08:45Z
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, Dr Lidia Oskinova, 2014, 'The enigma of the magnetic pulsar SXP1062: a new look with XMM-Newton', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-uvpvn80
