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arxiv: 1812.04020 · v1 · pith:X2SC2LCTnew · submitted 2018-12-10 · 🌌 astro-ph.IM · astro-ph.HE

The enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry mission - eXTP

ShuangNan Zhang , Andrea Santangelo , Marco Feroci , Yupeng Xu , Fangjun Lu , Yong Chen , Hua Feng , Shu Zhang
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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.

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