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SUMMARY:The Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite : High-resolution X-ray astro
 nomy in the 2030s - Prof. Christopher Reynolds (IoA)
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CONTACT:Hannah Uebler
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) is a next generati
 on high-resolution X-ray observatory\, and is a response to NASA's call fo
 r Astrophysics Probe-class Explorer missions.  Operating in the 0.3-12keV 
 bandpass\, AXIS will provide high-spatial resolution imaging (~1 arcsec) a
 cross a wide-field of view (24 arcmin diameter) with an order of magnitude
  more collecting area and sensitivity than our current capabilities (exemp
 lified by the Chandra X-ray Observatory)\, while providing rapid response 
 capabilities for transients sources.  In this talk\, I shall give an overv
 iew of the science of AXIS and the technology that makes it possible.  AXI
 S will open new windows on the hot and dynamic Universe revealing the seed
 ing mechanisms and early growth of supermassive black holes\, the physics 
 of feedback in galaxies\, and the drivers behind explosive transients in t
 he Universe.   Launching in 2032\, AXIS benefits from natural synergies wi
 th the Roman Space Telescope\, the Rubin Observatory\, ELTs\, SKA\, ALMA\,
  ATHENA\, and CTA.  AXIS utilizes breakthroughs in the construction of lig
 htweight X-ray optics from mono-crystalline silicon blocks\, and developme
 nts in the fabrication of large format\, low noise\, high readout rate det
 ectors allowing a robust and cost-effective design.
LOCATION:The Hoyle Lecture Theatre + Zoom 
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