Zhang, S-N;
Santangelo, A;
Feroci, M;
Xu, Y;
Lu, F;
Chen, Y;
Feng, H;
... Zwart, JF; + view all
(2019)
The enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry mission- eXTP.
Science China Physics Mechanics and Astronomy
, 62
, Article 29502. 10.1007/s11433-018-9309-2.
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Abstract
In this paper we present the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry mission. 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.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | The enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry mission- eXTP |
| Location: | China |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11433-018-9309-2 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11433-018-9309-2 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | X-ray instrumentation, X-ray polarimetry, X-ray timing, space missions: eXTP |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences > Dept of Space and Climate Physics |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10059625 |
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