| PI Name | XMM Proposal # | Title | Priority | Chandra time | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Turner | 01456701 | Deconvolving the Fe Ka Line in NGC 2110 | A | NGC 2110 | |
| I George | 01509401 | Simultaneous XMM-Newton and CXO/HETGS Observations of Seyfert 1 Galaxies | A | NGC 526A | |
| M Arnaud | 01411701 | Mass content & dynamical state of 3 optically selected high z (z>0.8) clusters | A | EIS0954-2023/22 |
Scientific Category: AGNs, QSOs and BL-Lacs
Title: Deconvolving the Fe Ka Line in NGC 2110
PI: J Turner
Approved Chandra Time (Ksecs): 100
Abstract:
We request simultaneous Chandra (100 ks) and XMM-Newton (50 ks)
observation of NGC 2110. The combined data will allow us to tackle
key issues which cannot be broached using either dataset alone. The
primary goal of deconvolving the broad and narrow components of the
Fe Ka line requires simultaneous observation by Chandra and XMM, as
recent data have indicated narrow components of Fe Ka to vary. Thus,
only simultaneous data will allow us to resolve the controversy
regarding the diskline in type 2 AGN. The proposed data will also
allow tight constraints on the absorbing gas.
Scientific Category: AGNs, QSOs and BL-Lacs
Title:Simultaneous XMM-Newton and CXO/HETGS Observations of Seyfert 1 Galaxies
PI: I George
Approved Chandra Time (Ksecs): 60
Abstract:
We propose simultaneous XMM-Newton and CXO observations of two bright
Seyfert 1 galaxies as part of a long-term programme to ensure that
such observations are performed for the 20 brightest Seyfert 1
galaxies during the lifetimes of the missions. The targets, NGC 526A
and MCG-2-58-22, were selected since they are the brightest members of
the sample for which neither XMM-Newton nor CXO/HETGS observations
have been made/scheduled with adequate signal-to-noise. The proposed
observations will enable a number of important scientific issues to be
addressed. For example, we will be able to decouple the narrow and
broad Fe Kalpha line components: a crucial step in determining the
real importance of relativistic effects close to the black hole.
Scientific Category: Clusters of Galaxies and Superclusters
Title: Mass content and dynamical state of 3 optically selected high z (z>0.8) clusters
PI: M Arnaud
Approved Chandra Time (Ksecs): 15
Abstract:
We propose to perform a joint XMM/CHANDRA/VIMOS follow-up program of
three EIS distant clusters recently spectroscopically confirmed using
FORS to be at z=0.81,0.94 and 1.14. We propose to observe with IFU of
VIMOS the core of these clusters in order to measure their virial mass
and study their dynamical state. The XMM/CHANDRA observations will be
used to measure the X-ray mass and the morphology of the
clusters. This will provide essential information on the physics of
gravitational collapse and the relative settling of the gas and
galaxies in the dark matter potential. Furthermore, the gas entropy
in the core and the Lx-T relation will be compared with predictions of
various theoretical models, providing greater insight on the physics
that governs the ICM evolution.