| Proposal ID | 082423 |
| Title | X-ray Observations of Three Millisecond Pulsars |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0824230201 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-8n1z0mq |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Tolga Guver |
| Abstract | We propose XMM-Newton EPIC pn observations of three rapidly rotating neutronstars: PSR J0952-0607, PSR J1810+1744, and PSR J2241-5236, for 50, 80 and 50 ksrespectively. Through these observations, we will for the first time establishthe detailed X-ray spectral properties of these pulsars. This will allow us toput stringent constraints on the surface emission of these pulsars, which wewill use to limit r-mode oscillations in these sources. Such constraints areimportant to learn about the interior composition of these sources as well as togauge the prospects of continuous gravitational wave astronomy. PSR J1810+1744is scheduled for observation with XMM-Newton on 10/16/2017 and can bedisregarded in the present proposal if this observation is successfully performed. |
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| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2018-11-28T02:36:34Z/2018-11-28T17:03:13Z |
| 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. |
| Creator Contact | https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk |
| Date Published | 2019-12-21T23:00:00Z |
| Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
| Keywords | "mode oscillations", "EPIC", "psr j1810", "surface emission", "xmm newton", "successfully performed", "stringent constraints", "XMM-Newton", "x ray", "psr j2241 5236", "interior composition", "XMM", "xray spectral properties", "millisecond pulsars" |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Tolga Guver, 2019, 'X-ray Observations of Three Millisecond Pulsars', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-8n1z0mq |