Scheduled for launch in 2030,the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarization(eXTP)telescope is a Chinese space-based mission aimed at studying extreme conditions and phenomena in astrophysics.eXTP will feature three main p...Scheduled for launch in 2030,the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarization(eXTP)telescope is a Chinese space-based mission aimed at studying extreme conditions and phenomena in astrophysics.eXTP will feature three main payloads:Spectroscopy Focusing Array(SFA),Polarimetry Focusing Array(PFA),and a Wide-field Camera(W2C).This white paper outlines observatory science,incorporating key scientific advances and instrumental changes since the publication of the previous white paper.We will discuss perspectives of eXTP on the research domains of flare stars,supernova remnants,pulsar wind nebulae,cataclysmic variables,X-ray binaries,ultraluminous X-ray sources,active galactic nucleus(AGN),and pulsar-based positioning and timekeeping.展开更多
In this white paper,we present the potential of the enhanced X-ray timing and polarimetry(eXTP)mission to constrain the equation of state of dense matter in neutron stars,exploring regimes not directly accessible to t...In this white paper,we present the potential of the enhanced X-ray timing and polarimetry(eXTP)mission to constrain the equation of state of dense matter in neutron stars,exploring regimes not directly accessible to terrestrial experiments.By observing a diverse population of neutron stars—including isolated objects,X-ray bursters,and accreting systems—eXTP’s unique combination of timing,spectroscopy,and polarimetry enables high-precision measurements of compactness,spin,surface temperature,polarimetric signals,and timing irregularity.These multifaceted observations,combined with advances in theoretical modeling,pave the way toward a comprehensive description of the properties and phases of dense matter from the crust to the core of neutron stars.Under development by an international Consortium led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,the eXTP mission is planned to be launched in early 2030.展开更多
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 u...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 2030s,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.展开更多
In this White Paper we present the potential of the Enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry(eXTP) mission for determining the nature of dense matter; neutron star cores host an extreme density regime which cannot be rep...In this White Paper we present the potential of the Enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry(eXTP) mission for determining the nature of dense matter; neutron star cores host an extreme density regime which cannot be replicated in a terrestrial laboratory. The tightest statistical constraints on the dense matter equation of state will come from pulse profile modelling of accretion-powered pulsars, burst oscillation sources, and rotation-powered pulsars. Additional constraints will derive from spin measurements, burst spectra, and properties of the accretion flows in the vicinity of the neutron star. Under development by an international Consortium led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the eXTP mission is expected to be launched in the mid 2020 s.展开更多
基金supported by the China’s Space Origins Exploration Program,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12273010,12333007,12433004,12233002,12373041,and 12422306)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.113111KYSB20190020)+9 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA15020100)the Spanish MICIU(Grant Nos.PID2021-124581OB-I0,PID2024-155316NB-I00,and 2021SGR00426)the Ramon y Cajal Fellowship(Grant Nos.RYC2021-032718-I,and RYC2018-025950-I)the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR,the Spanish MINECO(Grant Nos.PID2022-136828NB-C44,and PID2023-148661NB-I00)the E.U.FEDER Funds,the AGAUR/Generalitat de Catalunya(Grant No.SGR-386/2021)the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG,German Research Foundation)-Projektnummer(Grant No.549824807)the Programma di Ricerca Fondamentale INAF 2023,the National SKA Program of China(Grant No.2020SKA0120300)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA0718500)the Xinjiang Tianchi Program,the Hong Kong Government under HKU(Grant No.17304524)the Bagui Scholars Program.
文摘Scheduled for launch in 2030,the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarization(eXTP)telescope is a Chinese space-based mission aimed at studying extreme conditions and phenomena in astrophysics.eXTP will feature three main payloads:Spectroscopy Focusing Array(SFA),Polarimetry Focusing Array(PFA),and a Wide-field Camera(W2C).This white paper outlines observatory science,incorporating key scientific advances and instrumental changes since the publication of the previous white paper.We will discuss perspectives of eXTP on the research domains of flare stars,supernova remnants,pulsar wind nebulae,cataclysmic variables,X-ray binaries,ultraluminous X-ray sources,active galactic nucleus(AGN),and pulsar-based positioning and timekeeping.
基金supported by China’s Space Origins Exploration Programsupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12273028)+36 种基金support from ERC Consolidator (Grant No.865768) AEONSsupport from NWO grant ENW-XL OCENW.XL21.XL21.038the support of the CNESsupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12333007)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.113111KYSB20190020)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.XDA15020100)supported by the China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovation Talents (Grant No.BX20240223)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project (Grant No.2024M761948)support from a Ramon y Cajal fellowship (Grant No.RYC2021-032718-I) financed by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and the European Union Next Generation EU/PRTRsupported by the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Grant No.2023D01E20)the National SKA Program of China (Grant No.2020SKA0120300)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12033001,and 12473039)supported by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.LQ24A030002)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12003009)supported by the National SKA Program of China (Grant No.2020SKA0120200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12041303)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.1227303)supported by the National SKA Program of China (Grant No.2020SKA0120300)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation (Grant No.1242018)the Max Planck Partner Group Program funded by the Max Planck Societysupported by JSPS KAKENHI (the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science,Grantsin-Aid for Scientific Research) (Grant Nos.23K19056,and 25K17403)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12175109)support from FCT (Fundacao para a Ciência e a Tecnologia,I.P.,Portugal) (Grant Nos.UIDB/04564/2020,and 2022.06460.PTDC)supported from the program Unidad de Excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2020-001058-Mfrom the project PID2022-139427NB-I00 financed by the Spanish MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER,UE (FSE+)by the CRC-TR 211 “Strong-interaction matter under extreme conditions” -project Nr.315477589-TRR 211support from grant PID2021-124581OB-I0,PID2024-155316NB-I00,and 2021SGR00426supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12122513)supported in part by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (Grant No.101020842)by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG,German Research Foundation)-Project-ID 279384907-SFB 1245support from the ERC Consolidator (Grant No.101002352) (LOVENEST)supported by the European Research Council (ERC) via the Consolidator Grant “MAGNESIA” (Grant No.817661)the Proof of Concept “Deep Space Pulse” (Grant No.101189496)the Catalan grant SGR2021-01269the Spanish grant ID2023-153099NA-I00the program Unidad de Excelencia Maria de Maeztu CEX2020-001058-Msupported by the Research Council of Finland (Grant No.354533).
文摘In this white paper,we present the potential of the enhanced X-ray timing and polarimetry(eXTP)mission to constrain the equation of state of dense matter in neutron stars,exploring regimes not directly accessible to terrestrial experiments.By observing a diverse population of neutron stars—including isolated objects,X-ray bursters,and accreting systems—eXTP’s unique combination of timing,spectroscopy,and polarimetry enables high-precision measurements of compactness,spin,surface temperature,polarimetric signals,and timing irregularity.These multifaceted observations,combined with advances in theoretical modeling,pave the way toward a comprehensive description of the properties and phases of dense matter from the crust to the core of neutron stars.Under development by an international Consortium led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,the eXTP mission is planned to be launched in early 2030.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12333007)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.113111KYSB20190020)+4 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA15020100)support by ASI,under the dedicated eXTP agreements and agreement ASI-INAF n.2017-14-H.O.by INAF and INFN under project REDSOXsupport from the Deutsche Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt,the German Aerospace Center(DLR)support from MINECO grant ESP2017-82674-R and FEDER funds.
文摘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 2030s,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.
基金support from ERC Starting (Grant No. 639217 CSINEUTRONSTAR)support from a Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) Vidi Fellowship+2 种基金suported by the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (Grant No. 703916)supported in part by the DFG through Grant SFB 1245 and the ERC (Grant No. 307986 STRONGINT)support of the Chinese Academy of Sciences through the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDA15020100)
文摘In this White Paper we present the potential of the Enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry(eXTP) mission for determining the nature of dense matter; neutron star cores host an extreme density regime which cannot be replicated in a terrestrial laboratory. The tightest statistical constraints on the dense matter equation of state will come from pulse profile modelling of accretion-powered pulsars, burst oscillation sources, and rotation-powered pulsars. Additional constraints will derive from spin measurements, burst spectra, and properties of the accretion flows in the vicinity of the neutron star. Under development by an international Consortium led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the eXTP mission is expected to be launched in the mid 2020 s.
