We propose a large program with XMM-Newton to observe, for the first time in asystematic way, a well defined sample of zvirgul0.1-0.2 Seyfert 2 AGN withunambiguous evidence of kpc-scale outflows in the ionised gas. With the proposedobservations we will be able to characterize the targets in terms of theirnuclear parameters, and in particular distinguish between Compton Thick AGN (asexpected in the heavily obscured phase when the wind has been just launched) andunobscured/mildly obscured AGN. We will also study the relation between thenuclear properties (e.g. the Eddington rate and the presence of sub-pc scalesoutflows) and the kinetic power of the outflowing wind. Overall, the XMM-Newtondata will provide an important set of observational constraints to directly test AGN feedback models.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2016-11-16T04:41:04Z/2016-11-16T13:41:04Z
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 Marcella Brusa, 2017, 'XMM-Newton observations of galaxy-wide outflows: the origin of super winds', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-6vdwmnk
