Current developments and tests of small x-ray optical systems for space applications

L. Pina; R. Hudec; A. Inneman; D. Doubravová; V. Marsikova

doi:10.1117/12.2271173

31 May 2017 Current developments and tests of small x-ray optical systems for space applications

L. Pina, R. Hudec, A. Inneman, D. Doubravová, V. Marsikova

Proceedings Volume 10235, EUV and X-ray Optics: Synergy between Laboratory and Space V; 1023508 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2271173
Event: SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, 2017, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

The paper addresses the X-ray monitoring for astrophysical applications. A novel approach based on the use of 1D and 2D "Lobster eye" optics in combination with Timepix X-ray detector in the energy range 3 - 40 keV was further studied. Wide-field optical system of this type has not been used in space yet. Designed wide-field optical system combined with Timepix X-ray detector is described together with latest experimental results obtained during laboratory tests. Proposed project includes theoretical study and a functional sample of the Timepix X-ray detector with multifoil wide-field X-ray "Lobster eye" optics. Using optics to focus X-rays on a detector is the only solution in cases where intensity of impinging X-ray radiation is below the sensitivity of the detector, e.g. while monitoring astrophysical objects in space, or phenomena in the Earth's atmosphere. The optical system is considered to be used in a student rocket experiment.

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L. Pina, R. Hudec, A. Inneman, D. Doubravová, and V. Marsikova "Current developments and tests of small x-ray optical systems for space applications", Proc. SPIE 10235, EUV and X-ray Optics: Synergy between Laboratory and Space V, 1023508 (31 May 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2271173

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