Sounding rocket payload development for X-ray observations of the Cygnus Loop

Randall L. McEntaffer; Webster Cash; Ann Shipley

doi:10.1117/12.615423

Sounding rocket payload development for X-ray observations of the Cygnus Loop

Randall L. McEntaffer, Webster Cash, Ann Shipley

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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 collimator 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)
Article number	59001B
Pages (from-to)	1-12
Number of pages	12
Journal	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	5900
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.615423
State	Published - 2005
Event	Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy II - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Aug 3 2005 → Aug 4 2005

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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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