Massive and ultrafast wide-angled outflows from AGN are one of the proposedfeedback mechanisms that may provide the coupling of kinetic energy betweenquasars and their host galaxies. To further our understanding of the AGNa??srole in this process we propose joint Chandra and XMM observations of theoutflow of the z=1.5 AGN HS 0810+2554. The factor of 120 lensing magnificationof HS0810 makes this source exceptionally bright compared to other quasars withdetected outflows at similar distances. We will also study the short andlong-term variability of the X-ray outflow and the correlation of X-ray windproperties to the X-ray and UV spectral properties. The variability andcorrelation results will provide insight into the acceleration mechanism of the wind.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2014-10-04T15:44:58Z/2014-10-05T07:33:18Z
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 George Chartas, 2015, 'The Ultrafast Outflow of the Lensed z=1.51 AGN HS 0810+2554', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-beclutc
