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Name: XMM snapshot survey of an optically selected sample of black hole binaries
Published: 2021-07-22T00:00:00Z

Proposal ID	086190
Title	XMM snapshot survey of an optically selected sample of black hole binaries
Download Data Associated to the proposal	https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0861900701 https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0861900801
DOI	https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-947kw7f
Principal Investigator, PI	Prof Albert Kong
Abstract	In a recent survey by combining photometry of ASAS-SN and spectroscopy ofLAMOST, a sample black hole binary candidates were selected. We speculate thatthey are X-ray binary systems in the quiescent state. To distinguish them fromchromospherically active binaries, we propose to use XMM-Newton observations tosearch for their X-ray counterparts. By measuring the X-ray spectrum and X-rayflux, we can select the most promising black hole candidates for follow-upobservations.
Publications	Wide Binaries with White Dwarf or Neutron Star Companions Discovered from Gaia DR3 and LAMOST \|Zhao, Xinlin, Mu, Huijun, et al. \| ApJ \| 964-101 \| 2024 \| 2024ApJ...964..101Z \| http://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/#abs/2024ApJ...964..101Z The XMM-Newton Line Emission Analysis Program (X-LEAP). I. Emission-line Survey of O VII, O VIII, and Fe L-shell Transitions \|Pan, Zeyang, Qu, Zhijie, et al. \| ApJS \| 271-62 \| 2024 \| 2024ApJS..271...62P \| http://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/#abs/2024ApJS..271...62P From Active Stars to Black Holes: A Discovery Tool for Galactic X-Ray Sources \|Rodriguez, Antonio C., \| PASP \| 136-054201 \| 2024 \| 2024PASP..136e4201R \| http://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/#abs/2024PASP..136e4201R
Instrument	EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage	2020-05-04T20:34:52Z/2020-05-24T10:20:58Z
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.
Creator Contact	https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published	2021-07-22T00:00:00Z
Keywords	"XMM", "blackhole binary", "xray spectrum", "xray flux", "asas sn", "promising blackhole candidates", "xmm snapshot survey", "chromospherically active binary", "xray binary systems", "XMM-Newton", "xray counterparts", "xmm newton"
Publisher And Registrant	European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines	European Space Agency, Prof Albert Kong, 2021, 'XMM snapshot survey of an optically selected sample of black hole binaries', 18.02_20200221_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-947kw7f