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Name 086184
Title Exploring the Synchro-Compton transition in CGRaBS J0211+1051
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0861840101

DOI https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-bnq7joh
Author Dr Ioannis Liodakis
Description Blazars are AGN with powerful relativistic jets. While their high energy
emission processes are still poorly understood, upcoming X-ray polarization
observations can shed much needed light. ISP blazars are particularly
interesting since their X-ray emission falls in the transition region between
synchrotron and Inverse-Compton (IC) providing ideal laboratories to test
emission scenarios. Here we propose an {\it XMM} observation of one of the best
ISP candidates aiming to quantify its synchrotron and IC contributions through
the 1-10 keV band. The proposed observations will allow for a detailed
prediction of the X-ray polarization and a deeper understanding of the blazar
SED.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2021-02-04T22:41:14Z/2021-02-05T16:47:54Z
Version 18.02_20200221_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 2022-02-25T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Ioannis Liodakis, 2022, 086184, 18.02_20200221_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-bnq7joh