Kavli Affiliate: Ke Wang
| First 5 Authors: Shuang-Nan Zhang, Shuang-Nan Zhang, , ,
| Summary:
In this paper we present the current status of the enhanced X-ray Timing and
Polarimetry mission, which has been fully approved for launch in 2030. eXTP is
a space science mission designed to study fundamental physics under extreme
conditions of matter density, gravity, and magnetism. The mission aims at
determining the equation of state of matter at supra-nuclear density, measuring
the effects of quantum electro-dynamics, and understanding the dynamics of
matter in strong-field gravity. In addition to investigating fundamental
physics, the eXTP mission is poised to become a leading observatory for
time-domain and multi-messenger astronomy in the 2030’s, as well as providing
observations of unprecedented quality on a variety of galactic and
extragalactic objects. After briefly introducing the history and a summary of
the scientific objectives of the eXTP mission, this paper presents a
comprehensive overview of: 1) the cutting-edge technology, technical
specifications, and anticipated performance of the mission’s scientific
instruments; 2) the full mission profile, encompassing spacecraft design,
operational capabilities, and ground segment infrastructure.
| Search Query: ArXiv Query: search_query=au:”Ke Wang”&id_list=&start=0&max_results=3