We have recently used XMM-Newton observations to directly detect a powerfulquasar in a heavily dust-shrouded galaxy at z=2.5. This dusty quasar:ULASJ1234+0907, is observed in the AGN blowout phase and is among the mostluminous X-ray quasars known (LXvirgul1E45 erg/s). Following these observations, wehave now spectroscopically confirmed two new extremely red, dusty broad-linequasars at zvirgul2.5 with similarly extreme properties to ULASJ1234+0907. We proposeto obtain X-ray spectra of these in order to investigate the physical propertiesof the absorbing material and test models of radiative feedback on dust duringthe main epoch of galaxy formation and accretion activity in the Universe.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2014-12-16T12:09:24Z/2014-12-17T03:59:24Z
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 Manda Banerji, 2016, 'Hyperluminous Quasars at z=2-3 Caught in the Radiative Feedback Phase', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ahi8erk
