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T. Ayers

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Simbol-X Mirror Module Thermal Shields: II-Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Measurements

2009

The formation flight configuration of the Simbol-X mission implies that the X-ray mirror module will be open to Space on both ends. In order to reduce the power required to maintain the thermal stability and, therefore, the high angular resolution of the shell optics, a thin foil thermal shield will cover the mirror module. Different options are presently being studied for the foil material of these shields. We report results of an experimental investigation conducted to verify that the scattering of X-rays, by interaction with the thin foil material of the thermal shield, will not significantly affect the performances of the telescope.

PhysicsPhysics::Instrumentation and DetectorsScatteringbusiness.industryShieldsX-ray bursts X-ray imaging Lenses prisms and mirrorsParticle detectorlaw.inventionTelescopeSettore FIS/05 - Astronomia E AstrofisicaOpticslawShieldAngular resolutionSmall-angle scatteringbusinessX- and gamma-ray telescopes and instrumentation X-ray scattering X-ray sourceFOIL methodAIP Conference Proceedings
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Simbol-X Mirror Module Thermal Shields: I-Design and X-Ray Transmission

2009

The Simbol‐X mission is designed to fly in formation flight configuration. As a consequence, the telescope has both ends open to space, and thermal shielding at telescope entrance and exit is required to maintain temperature uniformity throughout the mirrors. Both mesh and meshless solutions are presently under study for the shields. We discuss the design and the X‐ray transmission.

Physicsbusiness.industryAstrophysics::High Energy Astrophysical PhenomenaAstrophysics::Instrumentation and Methods for AstrophysicsShieldsX- and gamma-ray telescopes and instrumentation Astronomical and space-research instrumentation Optical coatingsParticle detectorlaw.inventionTelescopeOpticsOptical coatingSettore FIS/05 - Astronomia E AstrofisicaTransmission (telecommunications)lawElectromagnetic shieldingThermalMeasuring instrumentbusiness
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