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Explore cutting-edge X-ray polarimetry observations of stellar mass black holes through this hour-long conference presentation by Henric Krawczynski from Washington University in St. Louis. Delve into the groundbreaking work of two major X-ray polarimetry missions: IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) and XL-Calibur, and discover how these advanced instruments are revolutionizing our understanding of black hole physics. Learn about the latest observational techniques used to study the polarization properties of X-ray emissions from stellar mass black holes, and understand how these measurements provide unprecedented insights into the extreme gravitational environments surrounding these cosmic phenomena. Gain knowledge about the technical capabilities of both missions, their observational strategies, and the significant scientific discoveries they have enabled in the field of high-energy astrophysics and black hole research.
