We propose a 200-ks NuSTAR observation of the radio-loud narrow line Seyfert 1galaxy PMN J0948+0022, to be executed contemporaneously with an 80-ks XMM-Newtonobservation. The high accretion rate and rapid variability of NLS1s make themideal candidates in which to observe the disk/corona system, but there are onlya small handful of radio-loud members of this population. The broadband X-rayand optical/UV spectra we obtain, along with information from existing Fermi andradio campaigns, will allow us to address some of the key questions regardingthe physics of jet formation in this critical sample, such as the physicalconditions under which a jet can be launched, the relation of the jet to theputative corona in AGN, and correlations with the inner accretion flow.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2016-11-04T00:50:46Z/2016-11-05T02:55:46Z
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 LAURA BRENNEMAN, 2017, 'ILLUMINATING THE DISK/CORONA/JET CONNECTION IN NLS1 GALAXIES', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-9q1yjha
