XMM-Newton observations of very faint X-ray transients

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White Dwarf Binaries, Neutron Star Binaries, Cataclysmic Variables, Ulxs, Black Holes, Wga J1715.3-263, Xte J1728-295, Xte J1734-234, Xte J1737-376, Xte J1744-230, Cxogcj174540.0-, Cxogcj174538.0-, Cxogcj174535.5-, Cxogcj174554.3-, Xmm J174544-291, Xmm J174457-285, Grs 1741.9-2853, Ax J1745.6-2901, Swiftj174553.7-, Swift J1749.4-2, Sax J1324.5-631, Sax J1752.3-313, Sax J1753.5-234, Sax J1806.5-221, Sax J1818.7+142, Sax J1828.5-103, Sax J2224.9+542, Sax J1802.7-201, Igr J17364-2711, Xmm-Newton Proposal 05062

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We propose 35 ksec observations during the outbursts of very-faint X-ray transients, which are newly identified enigmatic transients which are underluminous by orders of magnitude compared to the well known bright transients. The nature of these objects is not clear but they likely harbor transiently accreting compact objects (although some might be transient magnetars or a type as yet unidentified). Our proposed observations will allow us to study in detail the X-ray spectra of these sources as well as perform detailed timing studies (e.g., to search for pulsations, dips/eclipses, bursts) with which we can significantly improve our understanding of these systems.

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