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
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.
