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X-ray monitoring for astrophysical applications

NázevTitle
X-ray monitoring for astrophysical applicationsX-ray monitoring for astrophysical applications
Druh výsledkuResult type
Příspěvek ve sborníkuProceedings paper
AutořiAuthors
L. Pína, D. Burrows, W. Cash, D. Černá, P. Gorenstein, R. Hudec, A. Inneman, J. Jakůbek, V. Maršíková, L. Sieger, V. Tichý
DOIDOI
10.1117/12.2064726
Časopis / citaceJournal / citation
In: Proc. SPIE 9207, Advances in X-Ray/EUV Optics and Components IX. Bellingham (stát Washington): SPIE, 2014. Proceedings of SPIE. vol. 9207. ISSN 0277-786X. ISBN 978-1-62841-234-5.
JazykLanguage
eng
WoSWoS
000343877600026
ScopusScopus
2-s2.0-84923031705
RIVRIV
RIV/68407700:21230/14:00224112!RIV15-MSM-21230___
ProjektProject
Studium širokoúhlé rentgenové optikyStudy of Wide Field of View X-Ray Optics; Rentgenový monitor račí oko“Lobster Eye X-Ray Monitor; Rentgenová optika pro astrofyzikuX-ray Optics for Astrophysics; Institucionální podpora na rozvoj výzkumné org.Institucionální podpora na rozvoj výzkumné org.; Institucionální podpora na rozvoj výzkumné org.Institucionální podpora na rozvoj výzkumné org.

AbstraktAbstract

This work addresses the issue of X-ray monitoring for astrophysical applications. The proposed wide-field optical system has not been used in space yet. The proposed novel approach is based on the use of 1D "Lobster eye" optics in combination with Timepix X-ray detector in the energy range 3-40 keV. The 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 the 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 could be used in a student rocket experiment at University of Colorado. Ideal opportunity is to extend the CubeSat of Pennsylvania State University with the hard X-ray telescope demonstrator consisting of an optical module and Timepix detector.

This work addresses the issue of X-ray monitoring for astrophysical applications. The proposed wide-field optical system has not been used in space yet. The proposed novel approach is based on the use of 1D "Lobster eye" optics in combination with Timepix X-ray detector in the energy range 3-40 keV. The 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 the 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 could be used in a student rocket experiment at University of Colorado. Ideal opportunity is to extend the CubeSat of Pennsylvania State University with the hard X-ray telescope demonstrator consisting of an optical module and Timepix detector.