ProjectA Study into the Nature of Compact Objects with X-ray Reflection Spectroscopy
Basic data
Title:
A Study into the Nature of Compact Objects with X-ray Reflection Spectroscopy
Duration:
01/03/2021 to 30/11/2021
Abstract / short description:
Einstein's General Relativity is the standard theory for describing gravitational fields in our universe. Though highly successful, it leaves many fundamental questions unanswered. Test of Einstein's theory in the strong field regions of our universe, e.g., around compact objects like black holes and neutron stars, will lead development of Physics in the decades to come. The goal of this project is to analyze the strong field regions with X-ray reflection spectroscopy, to understand the nature of the compact objects.
Involved staff
Managers
Faculty of Science
University of Tübingen
University of Tübingen
Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IAAT)
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IAAT)
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Other staff
Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IAAT)
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
CRC-TR 7 - Gravitational Wave Astronomy
Collaborative research centers and transregios
Collaborative research centers and transregios
Local organizational units
Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IAAT)
Department of Physics
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Funders
Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany