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The Einstein Probe is a space mission led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with several international partners, designed to explore the dynamic universe through the detection of high-energy astrophysical phenomena. Scheduled for launch in the mid-2020s, the Einstein Probe aims to observe transient events such as gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and tidal disruption events, where stars are torn apart by black holes. The mission features a wide-field X-ray telescope and a follow-up telescope, which together will allow for rapid identification and detailed study of these transient events. By capturing high-energy processes in real-time, the Einstein Probe seeks to provide new insights into the behavior of black holes, neutron stars, and other extreme cosmic phenomena, enhancing our understanding of the universe’s most energetic events.