We request XMM-Newton observations of five eclipsing binary millisecond pulsars(MSPs). All five have been detected with either Chandra or XMM-Newton and showorbital modulation consistent with intrabinary shock emission. The requestedobservations will enable us to model this variability over multiple full orbitsand derive constraints on the binary geometry and pulsar wind density andmagnetization. We will also be able to fit multi-component spectra to determinethe contributions from the MSPs themselves and the intrabinary shock. Thesestudies will lead to a better understanding of the population of these objectsand will also provide important constraints on the ablation and recyclingprocesses critical to MSP evolution scenarios.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2016-06-17T21:58:03Z/2016-06-18T13:13:03Z
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 Maura Mclaughlin, 2017, 'XMM-Newton Observations of Five Eclipsing Binary Millisecond Pulsars', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-xh5d2i1
