We propose a deep 80 ks observations of the magnetar, 1E 1841-045 in order toperform phase resolved spectral analysis using physical magnetar emissionmodels. With this observation we will be able to construct the surfacetemperature and magnetic field topology, as well as the magnetospheric structureof this unique magnetar. Given that the persistent X-ray emission properties of1E 1841-045 do not vary significantly, we will employ recent NuSTARobservations, and perform broadband (0.5-79 keV) X-ray spectroscopy of thesource. We will also be able to search for phase dependent spectral features andlow level magnetar bursts from 1E 1841-045 with this data set.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2017-03-31T05:14:04Z/2017-04-01T04:50:44Z
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 Ersin Gogus, 2018, 'Mapping the Emission Structure of the Brightest Magnetar comma 1E 1841-045', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-caov8zy
