Our successful incursion via XMM/AO18 into the X-rays of newly discoveredmagnetic cataclysmic variable (mCV) candidates revealed a promising strategy toidentify further X-ray low-luminous intermediate polars (LLIPs). We noticed thatthere seems to be, although not a rule, common signatures in their opticalspectra. Here we propose to take advantage of what we learned and the Fulfil XMMProgram to continue a foray into mCV candidates never investigated in X- rays.This time we target handpicked systems that are similar to LLIPs in the opticalregime. LLIPs are short orbital period systems pushing forward the understandingof evolution and physics of mCVs, and seem to be numerous in an unexploredsubclass of intermediate polars (IPs).
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2021-07-01T04:30:18Z/2022-02-23T14:38:17Z
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 Raimundo Lopes de Oliveira, 2023, 'Spoiling the Hide and Seek of X-ray-faint IPs While Spotlighting on mCVs', 19.17_20220121_1250, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-a9jrsjz
