ATHENA X-IFU Demonstration Model: First Joint Operation of the Main TES Array and its Cryogenic AntiCoincidence Detector (CryoAC)

Journal
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
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Ravensberg, K.
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Torrioli, G.
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Chiarello, F.
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Ferrari Barusso, L.
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Biasotti, M.
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Gallucci, G.
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Gatti, F.
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Rigano, M.
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Akamatsu, H.
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Dercksen, J.
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Gottardi, L.
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de Groote, F.
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den Hartog, R.
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den Herder, J. W.
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Hoogeveen, R.
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Jackson, B.
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McCalden, A.
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Rosman, S.
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Taralli, E.
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Vaccaro, D.
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de Wit, M.
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Chervenak, J.
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Smith, S.
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Wakeham, N.
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Abstract
The X-IFU is the cryogenic spectrometer onboard the future ATHENA X-ray observatory. It is based on a large array of TES microcalorimeters, which work in combination with a Cryogenic AntiCoincidence detector (CryoAC). This is necessary to reduce the particle background level thus enabling part of the mission science goals. Here we present the first joint test of X-IFU TES array and CryoAC Demonstration Models, performed in a FDM setup. We show that it is possible to operate properly both detectors, and we provide a preliminary demonstration of the anti-coincidence capability of the system achieved by the simultaneous detection of cosmic muons.
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209
Issue
3-4
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433
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0022-2291
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