Lynx x-ray microcalorimeter cryogenic system

Michael DiPirro; Simon Bandler; Xiaoyi Li; Jeffrey Olson; James Tuttle; Wonsik Yoon; Mark Zagarola

doi:10.1117/1.JATIS.5.2.021006

14 May 2019 Lynx x-ray microcalorimeter cryogenic system

Michael DiPirro, Simon Bandler, Xiaoyi Li, Jeffrey Olson, James Tuttle, Wonsik Yoon, Mark Zagarola

Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems, Vol. 5, Issue 2, 021006 (May 2019). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JATIS.5.2.021006

Abstract

The Lynx x-ray microcalorimeter instrument on the Lynx X-ray Observatory requires a state-of-the-art cryogenic system to enable high-precision and high-resolution x-ray spectroscopy. The cryogenic system and components described provide the required environment using cooling technologies that are already at relatively high technology readiness levels and are progressing toward flight-compatible subsystems. These subsystems comprise a cryostat, a 4.5-K mechanical cryocooler, and an adiabatic demagnetization refrigerator that provides substantial cooling power at 50 mK.

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Michael DiPirro, Simon Bandler, Xiaoyi Li, Jeffrey Olson, James Tuttle, Wonsik Yoon, and Mark Zagarola "Lynx x-ray microcalorimeter cryogenic system," Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems 5(2), 021006 (14 May 2019). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JATIS.5.2.021006

Received: 2 November 2018; Accepted: 7 March 2019; Published: 14 May 2019

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