Journal article · Preprint article
The enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry mission—eXTP
In this paper we present the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry mission—eXTP. eXTP is a space science mission designed to study fundamental physics under extreme conditions of density, gravity and magnetism. The mission aims at determining the equation of state of matter at supra-nuclear density, measuring effects of QED, and understanding the dynamics of matter in strong-field gravity.
In addition to investigating fundamental physics, eXTP will be a very powerful observatory for astrophysics that will provide observations of unprecedented quality on a variety of galactic and extragalactic objects. In particular, its wide field monitoring capabilities will be highly instrumental to detect the electro-magnetic counterparts of gravitational wave sources.
The paper provides a detailed description of: (1) the technological and technical aspects, and the expected performance of the instruments of the scientific payload; (2) the elements and functions of the mission, from the spacecraft to the ground segment.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | Science China Press |
Year: | 2019 |
Pages: | 1-25 |
ISSN: | 18691927 and 16747348 |
Types: | Journal article and Preprint article |
DOI: | 10.1007/s11433-018-9309-2 |
ORCIDs: | Brandt, Søren , Chevenez, Jérôme and Kuvvetli, Irfan |