Direct fabrication of full-shell x-ray optics

M. Gubarev; B. Ramsey; J. K. Kolodziejczak; W. S. Smith; J. Roche; W. Jones; C. Griffith; T. Kester; C. Atkins; W. Arnold

doi:10.1117/12.2190020

4 September 2015 Direct fabrication of full-shell x-ray optics

M. Gubarev, B. Ramsey, J. K. Kolodziejczak, W. S. Smith, J. Roche, W. Jones, C. Griffith, T. Kester, C. Atkins, W. Arnold

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Proceedings Volume 9603, Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy VII; 96030V (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2190020
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2015, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The next generation of astrophysical missions will require fabrication technology capable of producing high angular resolution x-ray mirrors. A full-shell direct fabrication approach using modern robotic polishing machines has the potential for producing stiff and light-weight shells that can be heavily nested, to produce large collecting areas, and are easier to mount, align and assemble, giving improved angular resolution. This approach to mirror fabrication, is being pursued at MSFC. The current status of this direct fabrication technology is presented.

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M. Gubarev, B. Ramsey, J. K. Kolodziejczak, W. S. Smith, J. Roche, W. Jones, C. Griffith, T. Kester, C. Atkins, and W. Arnold "Direct fabrication of full-shell x-ray optics", Proc. SPIE 9603, Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy VII, 96030V (4 September 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2190020

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