Metalized polyimide filters for x-ray astronomy and other applications

Forbes R. Powell; Ritva A. M. Keski-Kuha; Martin V. Zombeck; Richard E. Goddard; George Chartas; Leisa K. Townsley; Eberhard Moebius; John M. Davis; Glenn M. Mason

doi:10.1117/12.278873

11 July 1997 Metalized polyimide filters for x-ray astronomy and other applications

Forbes R. Powell, Ritva A. M. Keski-Kuha, Martin V. Zombeck, Richard E. Goddard, George Chartas, Leisa K. Townsley, Eberhard Moebius, John M. Davis, Glenn M. Mason

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Proceedings Volume 3113, Grazing Incidence and Multilayer X-Ray Optical Systems; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.278873
Event: Optical Science, Engineering and Instrumentation '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Filters fabricated from metalized polyimide have been specified for a number of x-ray astronomy missions, including the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF), the x-ray spectrometer (XRS) on Astro-E, the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE), and the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES). Polyimide offers greater strength, improved temperature stability, and effectiveness in blocking unwanted ultraviolet radiation compared to polymeric films previously employed. This paper reviews the various x- ray astronomy missions and the particular challenges that were met with polyimide filters. The paper also reviews the development of free standing thin foils of polyimide with mechanical properties optimized for x-ray astronomy and other applications, such as synchrotron research.

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Forbes R. Powell, Ritva A. M. Keski-Kuha, Martin V. Zombeck, Richard E. Goddard, George Chartas, Leisa K. Townsley, Eberhard Moebius, John M. Davis, and Glenn M. Mason "Metalized polyimide filters for x-ray astronomy and other applications", Proc. SPIE 3113, Grazing Incidence and Multilayer X-Ray Optical Systems, (11 July 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.278873

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