Associate Scientist for the XMM-Newton Survey Science Centre
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bristol
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
The XMM-Newton Survey Science Centre (SSC) was established to ensure that the scientific potential of observations using the European Space Agency's cornerstone XMM-Newton X-ray observatory can be exploited fully by the broad scientific community. The SSC is a European UK-led activity that is developing software for users and for the initial processing of all data from the XMM-Newton satellite, is undertaking that initial processing, is creating comprehensive X-ray source catalogues, and is undertaking a follow-up identification programme using ground-based optical telescopes to facilitate the science that can be obtained from large samples of X-ray sources. The SSC is thus vital to the success of the mission. Professor Worrall is a member of the XMM-Newton SSC team in the capacity of Associate Scientist. This application requests the necessary resources for her to fulfil her responsibilities, which include providing independent advice to the development team concering the data products and X-ray identification activities. The travel and subsistence requested will allow her to interact with team members through participation in the semi-annual meetings of the Science Advisory Group and X-ray Identification Working Group.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Diana Worrall (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Barcons X
(2007)
The XMM-Newton serendipitous survey IV. Optical identification of the XMM-Newton medium sensitivity survey (XMS)
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Belsole E
(2007)
High-redshift Fanaroff-Riley type II radio sources: large-scale X-ray environment X-ray environment of high-redshift FR IIs
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Croston J
(2008)
An XMM-Newton study of the environments, particle content and impact of low-power radio galaxies
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Duffy R
(2016)
Buoyancy-driven inflow to a relic cold core: the gas belt in radio galaxy 3C 386
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Evans D
(2008)
XMM-Newton Observations of the Nuclei of the Radio Galaxies 3C 305, DA 240, and 4C 73.08
in The Astrophysical Journal
Kraft R
(2009)
THE JET HEATED X-RAY FILAMENT IN THE CENTAURUS A NORTHERN MIDDLE RADIO LOBE
in The Astrophysical Journal
Mannering E
(2013)
Galaxy gas ejection in radio galaxies: the case of 3C 35
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
O'Sullivan E
(2011)
Interaction between the intergalactic medium and central radio source in the NGC 4261 group of galaxies IGM-radio source interaction in NGC 4261
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Okuda H
(2008)
DIVISION XI: SPACE & HIGH-ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS
in Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Watson M
(2008)
The XMM-Newton serendipitous survey V. The Second XMM-Newton serendipitous source catalogue
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Description | Objectives were to permit the PI to fulfull her responsibilities as Associate Scientist for the XMM-Newton Survey Science Centre, particularly through participating in all the meetings of the Science Advisory Group and the X-ray Identification (XID) Working Group during the grant period, and providing scientific advice to the programme. Alongside the core activities such as data processing and improving routines, the first scientifically useful version of the serendipitous source catalogue, 2XMM, was released during this period --- a major scientific resource for the specialist and broader community, The first public release of the XID programme results database was also released during the period. |
Exploitation Route | The XMM software is publicly available, and routines and methods could be adapted for future missions. The catalogues can be used broadly, for example to correlate X-ray properties of the astronomical sources with properties in other wavebands. |
Sectors | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) Education |
Description | Already by the end of the grant period the 2XMM catalogue had resulted in 13 refereed papers (based on NASA ADS abstract search for keyword 2XMM) with 130 citations. There are very many more since. XMM-Newton is ongoing, and is one of the most highly cited space observatories ever. |
Description | Bristol Astronomical Society |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Type Of Presentation | Keynote/Invited Speaker |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | About 60 members of the Society. Many questions. Invited to speak again in 2011. Invited to speak at the Cotswold Astronomical Society in 2011. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2008,2011 |
Description | Cotswold Astronomical Society |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Type Of Presentation | Keynote/Invited Speaker |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | About 60 members of the society Further talks at astronomical socities |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
Description | Think about physics |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Type Of Presentation | Workshop Facilitator |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | Talked with several groups of 5 or 6 school girls at a time (roughly age 13) about being an astrophysicist Mixed reactions. Some of the girls not terribly interested in physics already. Others more interested. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2007 |
Description | William Herschel Lecture, University of Bath |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Type Of Presentation | Keynote/Invited Speaker |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | About 100 members of the public Further lecture invitations |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |
URL | http://www.bath.ac.uk/podcast/ |