Full-aperture x-ray tests of Kirkpatrick-Baez modules: preliminary results

L. Pina; V. Marsikova; R. Hudec; A. Inneman; J. Marsik; W. Cash; A. Shipley; B. Zeiger

doi:10.1117/12.890517

24 May 2011 Full-aperture x-ray tests of Kirkpatrick-Baez modules: preliminary results

L. Pina, V. Marsikova, R. Hudec, A. Inneman, J. Marsik, W. Cash, A. Shipley, B. Zeiger

Proceedings Volume 8076, EUV and X-Ray Optics: Synergy between Laboratory and Space II; 807609 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.890517
Event: SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

We report on preliminary results of full aperture X-ray optical tests at the X-ray test facility at the University of Colorado (USA) of four test modules of Kirkpatrick-Baez (KB) X-ray optical systems performed in August 2010. Direct experimental comparisons were made between gold-coated optics of two novel substrates: glass foils and silicon wafers. The preliminary results are promising, with full-width half-maxima of full stacks being of order of 30 arcsec in 2D full arrangement. These results justify further efforts to improve KB optics for use in low-cost, high-performance space-borne astronomical imaging instruments for X-ray wavelengths.

Citation Download Citation

L. Pina, V. Marsikova, R. Hudec, A. Inneman, J. Marsik, W. Cash, A. Shipley, and B. Zeiger "Full-aperture x-ray tests of Kirkpatrick-Baez modules: preliminary results", Proc. SPIE 8076, EUV and X-Ray Optics: Synergy between Laboratory and Space II, 807609 (24 May 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.890517

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available