High resolution x-ray spectroscopy of supernova remnants and the diffuse background

Randall L. McEntaffer; Webster Cash

doi:10.1117/12.552847

High resolution x-ray spectroscopy of supernova remnants and the diffuse background

Randall L. McEntaffer, Webster Cash

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We present progress in the development of a new sounding rocket payload that will perform high resolution (R-100) x-ray spectroscopy of diffuse celestial x-ray sources. The instrument features a new geometry that allows for high resolution along with high throughput. A wire-grid focuser constrains light from diffuse sources into a converging beam that feeds an array of diffraction gratings in the extreme off-plane mount. Starting with launch in 2006 we can obtain physical diagnostics of supernova remnants such as the Cygnus Loop and ultimately the hot phase of the interstellar medium.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	136-147
Number of pages	12
Journal	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	5488
Issue number	PART 1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552847
State	Published - 2004
Event	UV and Gamma-Ray Space Telescope Systems - Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: Jun 21 2004 → Jun 24 2004

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Computer Science Applications
Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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