Lightweight x-ray optics for future space missions

Rene Hudec; Ladislav Pina; Adolf Van Inneman; Hana Ticha; Vlastimil Brozek; Maria Zentkova; Anton Zentko; Tomas Chylek

doi:10.1117/12.461590

11 March 2003 Lightweight x-ray optics for future space missions

Rene Hudec, Ladislav Pina, Adolf Van Inneman, Hana Ticha, Vlastimil Brozek, Maria Zentkova, Anton Zentko, Tomas Chylek

Proceedings Volume 4851, X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Telescopes and Instruments for Astronomy; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461590
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2002, Waikoloa, Hawai'i, United States

Abstract

The future X-ray astrophysics space missions require very light-weight but large and precise X-ray mirrors shells. Clearly, developments of innovative techniques and approaches are necessary. We discuss the possible alternative techniques with focus on the technologies and experience available in the Czech Republic. They include light ceramics replication by plasma spraying as well as by CVD and PVD technologies, SiC, thin glass technology, improved electroforming, glossy carbon, as well as glossy metals.

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Rene Hudec, Ladislav Pina, Adolf Van Inneman, Hana Ticha, Vlastimil Brozek, Maria Zentkova, Anton Zentko, and Tomas Chylek "Lightweight x-ray optics for future space missions", Proc. SPIE 4851, X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Telescopes and Instruments for Astronomy, (11 March 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461590

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