# The XMM-Newton Serendipitous Survey I. The role of XMM-Newton Survey Science Centre

## TL;DR

This paper reviews the capabilities of XMM-Newton for serendipitous surveys, details the Survey Science Centre's role and follow-up programs, and presents initial results demonstrating the survey's potential.

## Contribution

It introduces the XMM-Newton Serendipitous Survey and outlines the SSC's role and initial findings, highlighting the survey's scope and scientific potential.

## Key findings

- Initial survey results demonstrate XMM-Newton's effectiveness.
- Follow-up programs enhance source identification.
- The survey's scope offers significant scientific opportunities.

## Abstract

This paper describes the performance of XMM-Newton for serendipitous surveys and summarises the scope and potential of the XMM-Newton Serendipitous Survey. The role of the Survey Science Centre (SSC) in the XMM-Newton project is outlined. The SSC's follow-up and identification programme for the XMM-Newton serendipitous survey is described together with the presentation of some of the first results.