JIM: a joint integrated module of glass x-ray optics for astronomical telescopes
Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
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Breunig, Elias
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Friedrich, Peter
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Winter, Anita
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Rohé, Christian
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Eder, Josef
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Burwitz, Vadim
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Hartner, Gisela D.
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Menz, Benedikt
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Buratti, Enrico
Abstract
For several years, the Max-Planck-Institute for extraterrestrial Physics in Germany (MPE) and the Astronomical Observatory of Brera in Italy (INAF-OAB) have been studying the slumping technology for the manufacturing of segmented glass X-ray optics for astronomy. Despite some differences in their specific approaches, the synergy of the two institutes has always been good, focusing on the common goal of developing a technology able to meet the outstanding requirements for future X-ray telescopes: i.e. large collecting areas, low mass and good angular resolution. This synergy has in the last year resulted in an active collaboration for the production of a Joint Integrated Module (JIM) that puts together the expertise of the two research groups. In particular, the indirect slumping approach of MPE has been employed for the manufacturing of X-ray mirror segments that have been integrated into a kind of X-ray Optical Unit following the approach developed at INAF-OAB. The module has then been tested in X-ray at the MPE PANTER facility, in Neuried. The several steps and the results of this joint activity are reviewed and discussed in this paper.
Coverage
Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy VII
All editors
O'Dell, Stephen L.; Pareschi, Giovanni
Series
Volume
9603
Start page
960311
Conferenece
SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications
Conferenece place
San Diego, CA, USA
Conferenece date
9-13 August, 2015
Issn Identifier
0277-786X
Ads BibCode
2015SPIE.9603E..11P
Rights
open.access
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