eXTP
Enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry
Short Description:
Enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry (eXTP) os a planned Chinese scientific satellite with strong European participation. The scientific purpose of eXTP is to study the state of matter under extreme conditions of density, gravity and magnetism.
Project Type:
Instrument for Satellite
MPE Contribution:
Drift detectors for the SFA instrument, in collaboration with the semiconductor laboratory of MPG
Status:
In prepration for a 2030 launch
Links:
eXTP (artist impression)
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