Accretion-driven X-rays from low-mass classical T Tauri stars

We propose to obtain a good quality highresolution Xray spectrum for theMtype classical TvirgulTauri star (CTTS) VVvirgulSco. Our goal is to investigate thecharacteristics of the Xray emitting plasma in a stardisk system with a verylow mass accreting star. The proposed XMM observation will allow us to testdifferent scenarios proposed to explain accretiondriven Xrays inpremainsequence stars, and hence to improve our understanding of themechanisms and physical conditions which regulate the accretion process in CTTSsand its possible influence on the coronal emission. truncated!, Please see actual data for full text [truncated!, Please see actual data for full text]