We propose an XMM-Newton observation for detecting pulsations from the onlyyoung and energetic rotation powered pulsar (RPP) candidate in the SMC\: IKT 16.Until now, mostly accretion powered pulsars and a few slower and older RPPs areknown. Our candidate is the only confirmed PWN in the SMC with a non thermalcompact source at the center. Detecting pulsars and further characterizing theirperiodicity, pulsed spectrum and spin down power would open a new window in thestudy of RPPs in the SMC and in the population study of this gas-rich system
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2020-03-15T23:58:22Z/2020-03-17T15:01:42Z
Version
18.02_20200221_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 Chandreyee Maitra, 2021, 'A search for the first young rotation powered pulsar in the SMC\: IKT 16', 18.02_20200221_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-w1ez2fl
