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The large observatory for x-ray timing
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The High Energy X-ray Probe (HEX-P): Instrument and Mission Profile
The High Energy X-ray Probe is a proposed NASA probe-class mission that
combines the power of high angular resolution with a broad X-ray bandpass to
provide the necessary leap in capabilities to address the important
astrophysical questions of the next decade. HEX-P achieves breakthrough
performance by combining technologies developed by experienced international
partners. HEX-P will be launched into L1 to enable high observing efficiency.
To meet the science goals, the payload consists of a suite of co-aligned X-ray
telescopes designed to cover the 0.2 - 80 keV bandpass. The High Energy
Telescope (HET) has an effective bandpass of 2 - 80 keV, and the Low Energy
Telescope (LET) has an effective bandpass of 0.2 - 20 keV. The combination of
bandpass and high observing efficiency delivers a powerful platform for broad
science to serve a wide community. The baseline mission is five years, with 30%
of the observing time dedicated to the PI-led program and 70% to a General
Observer (GO) program. The GO program will be executed along with the PI-led
program.Comment: 10 pages, 8 figures, to be submitted to Frontier