Physics of strong magnetism with eXTP
/ Authors
Mingyu Ge, Long Ji, R. Taverna, S. Tsygankov, Yanjun Xu, A. Santangelo, S. Zane, Shuang-Nan Zhang, Hua Feng, Wei Chen
and 40 more authors
Quan Cheng, X. Hou, M. Imbrogno, G. Israel, Ruth M. E. Kelly, Lingjing Kong, Kuan Liu, A. Mushtukov, J. Poutanen, V. Suleimanov, Lian Tao, Hao Tong, R. Turolla, Weihua Wang, Wentao Ye, Qingqing Zhao, N. Brice, Jinjun Geng, Lin Lin, Wei-Yang Wang, F. Xie, Shaolin Xiong, Shu Zhang, Yu-Cong Fu, Dong Lai, Jian Li, Pan Li, Xiaobo Li, Xinyu Li, Honghui Liu, Ji-rui Liu, Jing-Qiang Peng, Q. Shui, Youli Tuo, Hong-Guang Wang, Wei Wang, Shan-Shan Weng, Yuan You, Xiaoping Zheng, Xia Zhou
/ Abstract
In this paper we present the science potential of the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry (eXTP) mission, in its new configuration, for studies of strongly magnetized compact objects. We discuss the scientific potential of eXTP for quantum electrodynamic (QED) studies, especially leveraging the recent observations made with the NASA IXPE mission. Given eXTP’s unique combination of timing, spectroscopy, and polarimetry, we focus on the perspectives for physics and astrophysics studies of strongly magnetized compact objects, such as magnetars and accreting X-ray pulsars. Developed by an international Consortium led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the eXTP mission is expected to launch in early 2030.
Journal: Science China Physics, Mechanics & Astronomy