Abstract
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 | |
| State | Published - 2004 |
| Event | UV and Gamma-Ray Space Telescope Systems - Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: Jun 21 2004 → Jun 24 2004 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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