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NICER, eXTP, and STROBE-X
Current limitation:
• RXTE cannot sample peaks of blackbodies
• Which blackbody varies?
• Further complications for NSs
With NICER, eXTP SFA, STROBE-X XRCA/LAD:
• ~13ks simulations can easily differentiate models
A.L. Stevens U. Amsterdam
Fast time readout + CCD energy resolution +
soft response è Resolve how the blackbody
varies, where it’s located