Feedback from accreting SMBHs is now a standard ingredient in galaxy formationmodels but direct observations have been scarce. Using SDSS and the VLT, weidentified a population of quasars at z=2.5 exhibiting signatures of extremelyfast, dusty winds on galaxy-wide scales. Our proposed observations of thesequasars will allow us to determine:(1) the X-ray luminosity to see if it issufficient for driving powerful galaxy-wide winds.(2) The spectral slope todetermine if the SED is conducive to wind launching. (3) The column density ofthe winds neutral gas component. These objects may prove to be the key tounderstanding quasar feedback at the epoch of peak galaxy formation, and X-rayobservations are necessary to determine their energetics and physical roperties.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2015-10-21T14:53:52Z/2015-12-10T01:25:51Z
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, Ms Rachael Alexandroff, 2017, 'X-ray analysis of high-redshift comma dusty comma galaxy-wide quasar outflow candidates', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-htyynfk
