Warm dark matter ( WDM ) is a hypothesized form of dark matter that has properties intermediate between those of hot dark matter and cold dark matter , causing structure formation to occur bottom-up from above their free-streaming scale, and top-down below their free streaming scale. The most common WDM candidates are sterile neutrinos and gravitinos . The WIMPs ( weakly interacting massive particles ), when produced non-thermally, could be candidates for warm dark matter. In general, however, the thermally produced WIMPs are cold dark matter candidates.
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126-416: A blue supergiant star shed a plume of matter that was partly ingested by a smaller companion neutron star with accompanying X-ray emissions. In February 2013 it was announced that XMM-Newton along with NuSTAR have for the first time measured the spin rate of a supermassive black hole , by observing the black hole at the core of galaxy NGC 1365 . At the same time, it verified the model that explains
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252-507: A row and following a curve called a Rowland circle . Each CCD contains 384 × 1024 pixels, for a total resolution of more than 3.5 megapixels. The total width and length of the CCD array was dictated by the size of the RGS spectrum and the wavelength range, respectively. Each CCD array is surrounded by a relatively massive wall, providing heat conduction and radiation shielding. Two-stage radiators cool
315-427: A six-position filter wheel , with three types of X-ray-transparent filters, a fully open and a fully closed position; each also contains a radioactive source used for internal calibration. The cameras can be independently operated in a variety of modes, depending on the image sensitivity and speed needed, as well as the intensity of the target. The two MOS-CCD cameras are used to detect low-energy X-rays. Each camera
378-479: A target with an accuracy of 0.25 to 1 arcseconds . This stabilisation is achieved through the use of the spacecraft's Attitude & Orbit Control Subsystem . These systems also allow the spacecraft to point at different celestial targets, and can turn the craft at a maximum of 90 degrees per hour. The instruments on board XMM-Newton are three European Photon Imaging Cameras (EPIC), two Reflection Grating Spectrometers (RGS), and an Optical Monitor. The spacecraft
441-824: A technology that was new at the time of XMM-Newton 's development. The cameras were developed by OIC–Delft and IMEC , both of Belgium. XMM-Newton mission control is located at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt , Germany. Two ground stations , located in Perth and Kourou , are used to maintain continuous contact with the spacecraft through most of its orbit. Back-up ground stations are located in Villafranca del Castillo , Santiago , and Dongara . Because XMM-Newton contains no on-board data storage, science data
504-406: A total collecting area of 4,425 cm (686 sq in) at 1.5 keV and 1,740 cm (270 sq in) at 8 keV. The mirrors range from 0.47 mm (0.02 in) thick for the innermost mirror to 1.07 mm (0.04 in) thick for the outermost mirror, and the separation between each mirror ranges from 1.5 to 4 mm (0.06 to 0.16 in) from innermost to outermost. Each mirror
567-486: Is a 30 cm (12 in) Ritchey–Chrétien optical/ultraviolet telescope designed to provide simultaneous observations alongside the spacecraft's X-ray instruments. The OM is sensitive between 170 and 650 nanometres in a 17 × 17 arcminute square field of view co-aligned with the centre of the X-ray telescope's field of view. It has a focal length of 3.8 m (12 ft) and a focal ratio of ƒ/12.7. The instrument
630-431: Is coming from different galaxy clusters (like Perseus and Centaurus ) and several scenarios of warm dark matter can justify such a line. We can cite, for example, a 3.5 keV candidate annihilating into 2 photons, or a 7 keV dark matter particle decaying into a photon and a neutrino. In November 2019, analysis of the interaction of various galactic halo matter on densities and distribution of stellar streams, coming off
693-422: Is composed of 1 mm (0.039 in) thick silicon carbide substrate covered with a 2,000- ångström (7.9 × 10 in) gold film, and is supported by five beryllium stiffeners. The gratings contain a large number of grooves, which actually perform the X-ray deflection; each grating contains an average of 646 grooves per millimetre. The RGAs were built by Columbia University . The Optical Monitor (OM)
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#1732773229839756-533: Is composed of seven silicon chips (one in the centre and six circling it), with each chip containing a matrix of 600 × 600 pixels , giving the camera a total resolution of about 2.5 megapixels . As discussed above , each camera has a large adjacent radiator which cools the instrument to an operating temperature of −120 °C (−184 °F). They were developed and built by the University of Leicester Space Research Centre and EEV Ltd . The pn-CCD camera
819-645: Is composed of the Telescope Module, containing the optics, detectors, processing equipment, and power supply; and the Digital Electronics Module, containing the instrument control unit and data processing units. Incoming light is directed into one of two fully redundant detector systems. The light passes through an 11-position filter wheel (one opaque to block light, six broad band filters, one white light filter, one magnifier, and two grisms ), then through an intensifier which amplifies
882-511: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Warm dark matter One possible WDM candidate particle with a mass of a few keV comes from introducing two new, zero charge, zero lepton number fermions to the Standard Model of Particle Physics: "keV-mass inert fermions" (keVins) and "GeV-mass inert fermions" (GeVins). keVins are overproduced if they reach thermal equilibrium in
945-637: Is roughly cylindrical in shape, and has four major components. At the fore of the spacecraft is the Mirror Support Platform , which supports the X-ray telescope assemblies and grating systems, the Optical Monitor, and two star trackers . Surrounding this component is the Service Module , which carries various spacecraft support systems: computer and electric busses , consumables (such as fuel and coolant ), solar arrays ,
1008-662: Is the Focal Plane Assembly , which supports the Focal Plane Platform (carrying the cameras and spectrometers) and the data-handling, power distribution, and radiator assemblies. The three European Photon Imaging Cameras (EPIC) are the primary instruments aboard XMM-Newton . The system is composed of two MOS – CCD cameras and a single pn -CCD camera, with a total field of view of 30 arcminutes and an energy sensitivity range between 0.15 and 15 keV ( 82.7 to 0.83 ångströms ). Each camera contains
1071-817: Is transmitted to these ground stations in real time. Data is then forwarded to the European Space Astronomy Centre 's Science Operations Centre in Villafranca del Castillo, Spain, where pipeline processing has been performed since March 2012. Data is archived at the ESAC Science Data Centre, and distributed to mirror archives at the Goddard Space Flight Center and the XMM-Newton Survey Science Centre (SSC) at
1134-416: Is used to build X-ray spectral data and can determine the elements present in the target, as well as the temperature, quantity and other characteristics of those elements. The RGS system operates in the 2.5 to 0.35 keV ( 5 to 35 ångström ) range, which allows detection of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, neon, magnesium, silicon and iron. The Focal Plane Cameras each consist of nine MOS-CCD devices mounted in
1197-422: Is used to detect high-energy X-rays, and is composed of a single silicon chip with twelve individual embedded CCDs. Each CCD is 64 × 189 pixels, for a total capacity of 145,000 pixels. At the time of its construction, the pn-CCD camera on XMM-Newton was the largest such device ever made, with a sensitive area of 36 cm (5.6 sq in). A radiator cools the camera to −90 °C (−130 °F). This system
1260-682: The EXOSAT mission; the Telescope Working Group had reduced the number of X-ray telescopes to seven standardised units. In June 1988 the European Space Agency approved the mission and issued a call for investigation proposals (an "announcement of opportunity"). Improvements in technology further reduced the number of X-ray telescopes needed to just three. In June 1989, the mission's instruments had been selected and work began on spacecraft hardware. A project team
1323-741: The Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie . Prior to June 2013, the SSC was operated by the University of Leicester , but operations were transferred due to a withdrawal of funding by the United Kingdom. The space observatory was used to discover the galaxy cluster XMMXCS 2215-1738 , 10 billion light years away from Earth. The object SCP 06F6 , discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in February 2006,
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#17327732298391386-623: The X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission , is an X-ray space observatory launched by the European Space Agency in December 1999 on an Ariane 5 rocket. It is the second cornerstone mission of ESA's Horizon 2000 programme. Named after physicist and astronomer Sir Isaac Newton , the spacecraft is tasked with investigating interstellar X-ray sources, performing narrow- and broad-range spectroscopy , and performing
1449-683: The Agency's Council of Ministers in January 1985. That same year, several working groups were established to determine the feasibility of such a mission, and mission objectives were presented at a workshop in Denmark in June 1985. At this workshop, it was proposed that the spacecraft contain 12 low-energy and 7 high-energy X-ray telescopes. The spacecraft's overall configuration was developed by February 1987, and drew heavily from lessons learned during
1512-562: The Calibration and Performance Validation phase began, and routine science operations began on 1 June. During a press conference on 9 February 2000, ESA presented the first images taken by XMM and announced that a new name had been chosen for the spacecraft. Whereas the program had formally been known as the High Throughput X-ray Spectroscopy Mission, the new name would reflect the nature of
1575-529: The EPIC MOS-CCD detectors were cooled from their initial operating temperature of −100 °C (−148 °F) to a new setting of −120 °C (−184 °F). After these adjustments, both the EPIC and RGS cameras showed dramatic improvements in quality. On 18 October 2008, XMM-Newton suffered an unexpected communications failure, during which time there was no contact with the spacecraft. While some concern
1638-403: The EPIC and RGS systems are three telescopes designed specifically to direct X-rays into the spacecraft's primary instruments. The telescope assemblies each have a diameter of 90 cm (35 in), are 250 cm (98 in) in length, and have a base weight of 425 kg (937 lb). The two telescopes with Reflection Grating Arrays weigh an additional 20 kg (44 lb). Components of
1701-495: The Focal Plane Assembly looking forward. The first is FUGA-15, a black and white camera with high dynamic range and 290 × 290 pixel resolution. The second is IRIS-1, a colour camera with a variable exposure time and 400 × 310 pixel resolution. Both cameras measure 6 × 6 × 10 cm (2.4 × 2.4 × 3.9 in) and weight 430 g (15 oz). They use active pixel sensors ,
1764-650: The Netherlands. When direct sunlight is unavailable, power is provided by two nickel–cadmium batteries providing 24 A·h and weighing 41 kg (90 lb) each. The batteries were provided by SAFT of France. The cameras are accompanied by the EPIC Radiation Monitor System (ERMS), which measures the radiation environment surrounding the spacecraft; specifically, the ambient proton and electron flux. This provides warning of damaging radiation events to allow for automatic shut-down of
1827-539: The Telescope Sun Shield, and two S-band antennas. Behind these units is the Telescope Tube , a 6.8-metre (22 ft) long, hollow carbon fibre structure which provides exact spacing between the mirrors and their detection equipment. This section also hosts outgassing equipment on its exterior, which helps remove any contaminants from the interior of the satellite. At the aft end of spacecraft
1890-417: The United Kingdom. Coarse spacecraft orientation and orbit maintenance is provided by two sets of four 20- newton (4.5 lb f ) hydrazine thrusters (primary and backup). The hydrazine thrusters were built by DASA-RI of Germany. The AOCS was upgraded in 2013 with a software patch ('4WD'), to control attitude using the 3 prime reaction wheels plus the 4th, spare wheel, unused since launch, with
1953-617: The X-ray modules and Optical Monitor doors were opened, respectively. Instrument activation started on 4 January 2000, and the Instrument Commissioning phase began on 16 January. The Optical Monitor (OM) attained first light on 5 January, the two European Photon Imaging Camera (EPIC) MOS - CCDs followed on 16 January and the EPIC pn -CCD on 22 January, and the Reflection Grating Spectrometers (RGS) saw first light on 2 February. On 3 March,
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2016-590: The aim of saving propellant to extend the spacecraft lifetime. In 2019 the fuel was predicted to last until 2030. Primary power for XMM-Newton is provided by two fixed solar arrays. The arrays are composed of six panels measuring 1.81 × 1.94 m (5.9 × 6.4 ft) for a total of 21 m (230 sq ft) and a mass of 80 kg (180 lb). At launch, the arrays provided 2,200 W of power, and were expected to provide 1,600 W after ten years of operation. Deployment of each array took four minutes. The arrays were provided by Fokker Space of
2079-545: The camera pixels . In general, the instruments are cooled to reduce the amount of dark current within the devices. During the night of 3–4 November 2002, RGS-2 was cooled from its initial temperature of −80 °C (−112 °F) down to −113 °C (−171 °F), and a few hours later to −115 °C (−175 °F). After analysing the results, it was determined the optimal temperature for both RGS units would be −110 °C (−166 °F), and during 13–14 November, both RGS-1 and RGS-2 were set to this level. During 6–7 November,
2142-491: The cameras to an operating temperature of −110 °C (−166 °F). The camera systems were a joint effort between SRON , the Paul Scherrer Institute , and MSSL , with EEV Ltd and Contraves Space providing hardware. The Reflection Grating Arrays are attached to two of the primary telescopes. They allow approximately 50% of the incoming X-rays to pass unperturbed to the EPIC system, while redirecting
2205-478: The distortion of X-rays emitted from a black hole. In February 2014, separate analyses extracted from the spectrum of X-ray emissions observed by XMM-Newton a monochromatic signal around 3.5 keV. This signal is coming from different galaxy clusters , and several scenarios of dark matter can justify such a line. For example, a 3.5 keV candidate annihilating into 2 photons, or a 7 keV dark matter particle decaying into photon and neutrino. In June 2021, one of
2268-534: The early universe, but in some scenarios the entropy production from the decays of unstable heavier particles may suppress their abundance to the correct value. These particles are considered "inert" because they only have suppressed interactions with the Z boson . Sterile neutrinos with masses of a few keV are possible candidates for keVins. At temperatures below the electroweak scale their only interactions with standard model particles are weak interactions due to their mixing with ordinary neutrinos . Due to
2331-474: The electroforming and final assembly were performed by Media Lario with contributions from Kayser-Threde . Spacecraft three-axis attitude control is handled by the Attitude & Orbit Control System (AOCS), composed of four reaction wheels , four inertial measurement units , two star trackers , three fine Sun sensors , and three Sun acquisition sensors. The AOCS was provided by Matra Marconi Space of
2394-561: The first simultaneous imaging of objects in both X-ray and optical ( visible and ultraviolet ) wavelengths. Initially funded for two years, with a ten-year design life, the spacecraft remains in good health and has received repeated mission extensions, most recently in March 2023 and is scheduled to operate until the end of 2026. ESA plans to succeed XMM-Newton with the Advanced Telescope for High Energy Astrophysics (ATHENA),
2457-503: The formation and evolution of galaxy clusters , the environment of supermassive black holes and mapping of the mysterious dark matter . In 1982, even before the launch of XMM-Newton 's predecessor EXOSAT in 1983, a proposal was generated for a "multi-mirror" X-ray telescope mission. The XMM mission was formally proposed to the ESA Science Programme Committee in 1984 and gained approval from
2520-563: The light by one million times, then onto the CCD sensor. The CCD is 384 × 288 pixels in size, of which 256 × 256 pixels are used for observations; each pixel is further subsampled into 8 × 8 pixels, resulting in a final product that is 2048 × 2048 in size. The Optical Monitor was built by the Mullard Space Science Laboratory with contributions from organisations in the United States and Belgium. Feeding
2583-500: The on-board propulsion systems to fire a total of five times, which, between 10 and 16 December, changed the orbit to 7,365 × 113,774 km (4,576 × 70,696 mi) with a 38.9-degree inclination. This resulted in the spacecraft making one complete revolution of the Earth approximately every 48 hours. Immediately after launch, XMM began its Launch and Early Orbit phase of operations. On 17 and 18 December 1999,
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2646-614: The other 50% onto the Focal Plane Cameras. Each RGA was designed to contain 182 identical gratings, though a fabrication error left one with only 181. Because the telescope mirrors have already focused the X-rays to converge at the focal point, each grating has the same angle of incidence, and as with the Focal Plane Cameras, each grating array conforms to a Rowland circle. This configuration minimises focal aberrations. Each 10 × 20 cm (4 × 8 in) grating
2709-435: The program and the originator of the field of spectroscopy. Explaining the new name of XMM-Newton , Roger Bonnet, ESA's former Director of Science, said, "We have chosen this name because Sir Isaac Newton was the man who invented spectroscopy and XMM is a spectroscopy mission." He noted that because Newton is synonymous with gravity and one of the goals of the satellite was to locate large numbers of black hole candidates, "there
2772-403: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title WDM . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WDM&oldid=1161632336 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
2835-465: The satellite, confirming the process had worked and that the satellite was back under control. Because of the spacecraft's good health and the significant returns of data, XMM-Newton has received several mission extensions by ESA's Science Programme Committee. The first extension came during November 2003 and extended operations through March 2008. The second extension was approved in December 2005, extending work through March 2010. A third extension
2898-610: The satellites of the Milky Way, they were able to constrain minimums of mass for density perturbations by warm dark matter keVins in the GD-1 and Pal 5 streams. This lower limit on the mass of warm dark matter thermal relics mWDM > 4.6 keV; or adding dwarf satellite counts mWDM > 6.3 keV. XMM-Newton XMM-Newton , also known as the High Throughput X-ray Spectroscopy Mission and
2961-542: The second large mission in the Cosmic Vision 2015–2025 plan, to be launched in 2035. XMM-Newton is similar to NASA 's Chandra X-ray Observatory , also launched in 1999. As of May 2018, close to 5,600 papers have been published about either XMM-Newton or the scientific results it has returned. The observational scope of XMM-Newton includes the detection of X-ray emissions from astronomical objects, detailed studies of star-forming regions, investigation of
3024-534: The sensitive camera CCDs and associated electronics. The ERMS was built by the Centre d'Etude Spatiale des Rayonnements of France. The Visual Monitoring Cameras (VMC) on the spacecraft were added to monitor the deployment of solar arrays and the sun shield, and have additionally provided images of the thrusters firing and outgassing of the Telescope Tube during early operations. Two VMCs were installed on
3087-497: The smallness of the mixing angle they are not overproduced because they freeze out before reaching thermal equilibrium. Their properties are consistent with astrophysical bounds coming from structure formation and the Pauli principle if their mass is larger than 1-8 keV. In February 2014, different analyses have extracted from the spectrum of X-ray emissions observed by XMM-Newton , a monochromatic signal around 3.5 keV . This signal
3150-540: The spacecraft left Rotterdam for French Guiana aboard Arianespace 's transport ship MN Toucan . The Toucan docked at the French Guianese town of Kourou on 23 September, and was transported to Guiana Space Centre 's Ariane 5 Final Assembly Building for final launch preparation. Launch of XMM took place on 10 December 1999 at 14:32 UTC from the Guiana Space Centre. XMM
3213-510: The spacecraft's Radio Frequency switch had failed. After troubleshooting a solution, ground controllers used NASA 's 34 m (112 ft) antenna at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex to send a command that changed the switch to its last working position. ESA stated in a press release that on 22 October, a ground station at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) made contact with
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#17327732298393276-512: The target. Where the X-ray hits the camera allows for a visible image to be developed of the target. The amount of energy carried by the X-ray can also be detected and helps scientists to determine the physical processes occurring at the target, such as its temperature, its chemical make-up, and what the environment is like between the target and the telescope. The Reflection Grating Spectrometers (RGS) are composed of two Focal Plane Cameras and their associated Reflection Grating Arrays. This system
3339-436: The telescopes include (from front to rear) the mirror assembly door, entrance and X-ray baffles , mirror module, electron deflector, a Reflection Grating Array in two of the assemblies, and exit baffle. Each telescope consists of 58 cylindrical, nested Wolter Type-1 mirrors developed by Media Lario of Italy, each 600 mm (24 in) long and ranging in diameter from 306 to 700 mm (12.0 to 27.6 in), producing
3402-630: Was approved in December 2017, continuing operations through the end of 2020. A seventh extension was approved in November 2018, continuing operations through the end of 2022. An eighth extension was approved in March 2023, continuing operations through the end of 2026, with indicative extension up to 2029. XMM-Newton is a 10.8-metre (35 ft) long space telescope, and is 16.16 m (53 ft) wide with solar arrays deployed. At launch it weighed 3,764 kilograms (8,298 lb). The spacecraft has three degrees of stabilisation, which allow it to aim at
3465-437: Was built by vapour-depositing a 250 nm layer of gold reflecting surface onto a highly polished aluminium mandrel , followed by electroforming a monolithic nickel support layer onto the gold. The finished mirrors were glued into the grooves of an Inconel spider, which keeps them aligned to within the five-micron tolerance required to achieve adequate X-ray resolution. The mandrels were manufactured by Carl Zeiss AG , and
3528-520: Was established at the University of Leicester in 1995. The three flight mirror modules for the X-ray telescopes were delivered by Italian subcontractor Media Lario in December 1998, and spacecraft integration and testing was completed in September 1999. XMM left the ESTEC integration facility on 9 September 1999, taken by road to Katwijk then by the barge Emeli to Rotterdam . On 12 September,
3591-599: Was expressed that the vehicle may have suffered a catastrophic event, photographs taken by amateur astronomers at the Starkenburg Observatory in Germany and at other locations worldwide showed that the spacecraft was intact and appeared on course. A weak signal was finally detected using a 35-metre (115 ft) antenna in New Norcia, Western Australia , and communication with XMM-Newton suggested that
3654-624: Was formed in January 1993 and based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk , Netherlands. Prime contractor Dornier Satellitensysteme (a subsidiary of the former DaimlerChrysler Aerospace ) was chosen in October 1994 after the mission was approved into the implementation phase, with development and construction beginning in March 1996 and March 1997, respectively. The XMM Survey Science Centre
3717-483: Was lofted into space aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, and placed into a highly elliptical, 40-degree orbit that had a perigee of 838 km (521 mi) and an apogee of 112,473 km (69,887 mi). Forty minutes after being released from the Ariane upper stage, telemetry confirmed to ground stations that the spacecraft's solar arrays had successfully deployed. Engineers waited an additional 22 hours before commanding
3780-574: Was made by the Astronomisches Institut Tübingen , the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics , and PNSensor, all of Germany. The EPIC system records three types of data about every X-ray that is detected by its CCD cameras. The time that the X-ray arrives allows scientists to develop light curves , which projects the number of X-rays that arrive over time and shows changes in the brightness of
3843-428: Was no better choice than XMM-Newton for the name of this mission." Including all construction, spacecraft launch, and two years of operation, the project was accomplished within a budget of € 689 million (1999 conditions). The spacecraft has the ability to lower the operating temperature of both the EPIC and RGS cameras, a function that was included to counteract the deleterious effects of ionising radiation on
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#17327732298393906-427: Was observed by XMM-Newton in early August 2006 and appeared to show an X-ray glow around it two orders of magnitude more luminous than that of supernovae . In June 2011, a team from the University of Geneva , Switzerland , reported XMM-Newton seeing a flare that lasted four hours at a peak intensity of 10,000 times the normal rate, from an observation of Supergiant Fast X-ray Transient IGR J18410-0535 , where
3969-454: Was passed in November 2007, which provided for operations through 2012. As part of the approval, it was noted that the satellite had enough on-board consumables (fuel, power and mechanical health) to theoretically continue operations past 2017. The fourth extension in November 2010 approved operations through 2014. A fifth extension was approved in November 2014 and affirmed in November 2016, continuing operations through 2018. A sixth extension
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