Resolving the source populations that contribute to the X-ray background: The 2 Ms Chandra deep field-north survey

D. M. Alexander, F. E. Bauer, W. N. Brandt, G. P. Garmire, A. E. Hornschemeier, D. P. Schneider, C. Vignali

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Abstract

With ≈ 2 Ms of exposure, the Chandra Deep Field-North (CDF-N) survey provides the deepest view of the Universe in the 0.5-8.0 keV band. Five hundred and three (503) X-ray sources are detected down to on-axis 0.5-2.0 keV and 2-8 keV flux limits of ≈ 1.5 × 10-17 erg cm-2 s-1 and ≈ 1.0 × 10-16 erg cm-2 s-1, respectively. These flux limits correspond to L0.5-8.0 kev ≈ 3 × 1041 erg s-1 at z = 1 and L0.5-8.0 kev ≈ 2 × 1043 erg s-1 at z = 6; thus this survey is sensitive enough to detect starburst galaxies out to moderate redshift and Seyfert galaxies out to high redshift. We present the X-ray observations, describe the broad diversity of X-ray selected sources, and review the prospects for deeper exposures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)8-11
Number of pages4
JournalAstronomische Nachrichten
Volume324
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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