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Description
The enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry (eXTP) mission is a flagship X-ray observatory designed to probe fundamental physics and astrophysics under extreme conditions. Combining high-throughput spectroscopy, high-resolution timing, and sensitive polarimetry, eXTP aims to constrain the equation of state of matter at supra-nuclear densities, detect quantum electrodynamics (QED) effects, and map matter dynamics in strong gravitational fields. Additionally, it will serve as a powerful facility for time-domain and multi-messenger astronomy. Formally selected in 2025 with a scheduled launch in 2030, eXTP represents a major international collaboration led by China. In this talk, I will present the mission profile, payload specifications, and an overview of its expected performance and key science cases.