A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 009316
Title X-ray Spectra of z>4 Quasars
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0093160101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0093160201
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0093160701

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-lg8dm1f
Author Dr Smita Mathur
Description We propose to harness both the unequalled sensitivity of XMM and its broad
energy band to systematically study a sample of 6 high redshift (z>4) quasars.
XMM can determine accurately both the absorption column density and the
underlying spectral shape of the X-ray emission allowing us to resolve
intriguing, outstanding questions such as: Is the apparent difference between
the X-ray spectra of high-redshift radio-loud and radio-quiet quasars real If
so, is it explained by intrinsic absorption or by different evolution of the
X-ray spectrum with redshift What contraints can we place on the X-ray spectral
evolution with reshift and/or luminosity for each class. What limits can we put
on intervening Damped Ly-alpha systems and on the .X-ray Forest.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2001-11-23T05:01:41Z/2002-08-23T18:51:18Z
Version 17.56_20190403_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 2003-10-30T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Smita Mathur, 2003, 009316, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-lg8dm1f