We propose XMM-Newton observation of the recently discovered old pulsarJ0533-4524. The low absorption will allow us to accurately measure the softX-ray spectrum and detect emission from the hot polar cap. If the polar capemission turns out to be bright, this pulsar will be an important target forfuture X-ray studies probing the properties of NS interior, atmosphere, andmagnetosphere. Although old pulsars are poorly studied outside the radio bandbecause of their faintness, at an age of 1-100 Myrs they are expected to emitthermal radiation, dominating in soft X-rays and far-UV, and magnetosphericradiation, dominating at other wavelengths. The proposed observations will allowus to study both components and probe the properties of the neutron star magnetosphere, surface, and interior.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2022-04-07T17:00:17Z/2022-04-08T11:40:07Z
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, Prof Oleg Kargaltsev, 2023, 'X-ray emission from the recently discovered 9-Myr old pulsar J0533-4524', 19.17_20220121_1250, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-6844ljf
