We propose to continue targeting bright TDEs with the unique capabilities ofXMM-Newton, via a rapid TOO and a 1-orbit exposure. Prior executions of thisprogram have detected X-ray QPOs, disk reflection, and reverberation from theinner disk in Swift J1644+57, and potentially even material on eccentric orbitsat the edge of a natal disk in ASASSN-14li. Unique, early priority access todata from the Zwicky Transient Factory and the XMM Slew Survey will help us toobtain triggers for this program. This access will facilitate our central goalsof revealing the earliest phases of disk and outflow formation, and super-Eddington accretion. Our effort will be aided by Swift X-ray and U/B/Vmonitoring, HST UV spectroscopy, as well as Chandra, NuSTAR, and NICER.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2022-01-27T04:02:04Z/2022-02-06T09:25:23Z
Version
19.17_20220121_1250
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 Jon Miller, 2023, 'Revealing the Accretion Flow in a Bright TDE with XMM-Newton', 19.17_20220121_1250, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-na0pdpf
