Dr. Joel Kevin Black Profile

Dr. Joel Kevin Black

at NASA Goddard Space Flight Ctr

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Publications (21)

Proceedings Article | 13 December 2020 Poster + Presentation + Paper

Development and performance verification of a TPC polarimeter for high energy x-rays

Tomoshi Takeda, Kevin Black, Teruaki Enoto, Asami Hayato, Joanne Hill, Wataru Iwakiri, Keith Jahoda, Takao Kitaguchi, Miho Okubo, Toru Tamagawa, Marina Tsutsumi, Keisuke Uchiyama, Yuto Yoshida, Yuanhui Zhou

Proceedings Volume 11444, 114445Y (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2561313

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Polarimetry, Polarization, Sensors, Modulation, X-ray imaging, Quantum efficiency, Diffusion, Argon, Aluminum

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Proceedings Article | 26 August 2016 Paper

The Polarimeter for Relativistic Astrophysical X-ray Sources

Keith Jahoda, Timothy Kallman, Chryssa Kouveliotou, Lorella Angelini, J. Kevin Black, Joanne Hill, Theodore Jaeger, Philip Kaaret, Craig Markwardt, Takashi Okajima, Robert Petre, Jeremy Schnittman, Yang Soong, Tod Strohmayer, Toru Tamagawa, Yuzuru Tawara

Proceedings Volume 9905, 990516 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2234220

KEYWORDS: X-ray sources, Polarization, Polarimetry, X-rays, Observatories, Space operations, Mirrors, Magnetism, Sensors, Stars

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Proceedings Article | 17 August 2016 Paper

The x-ray polarimeter instrument on board the Polarimeter for Relativistic Astrophysical X-ray Sources (PRAXyS) mission

J. Hill, J. K. Black, K. Jahoda, T. Tamagawa, W. Iwakiri, T. Kitaguchi, M. Kubota, P. Kaaret, R. McCurdy, D. Miles, T. Okajima, Y. Soong, L. Olsen, L. Sparr, S. J. Mosely, D. Nolan

Proceedings Volume 9905, 99051B (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2233322

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, X-rays, X-ray sources, Polarization, Sensors, X-ray imaging, Mirrors, Magnetism, Space telescopes, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2016 Paper

The Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER): design and development

Keith Gendreau, Zaven Arzoumanian, Phillip Adkins, Cheryl Albert, John Anders, Andrew Aylward, Charles Baker, Erin Balsamo, William Bamford, Suyog Benegalrao, Daniel Berry, Shiraz Bhalwani, J. Kevin Black, Carl Blaurock, Ginger Bronke, Gary Brown, Jason Budinoff, Jeffrey Cantwell, Thoniel Cazeau, Philip Chen, Thomas Clement, Andrew Colangelo, Jerry Coleman, Jonathan Coopersmith, William Dehaven, John Doty, Mark Egan, Teruaki Enoto, Terry Fan, Deneen Ferro, Richard Foster, Nicholas Galassi, Luis Gallo, Chris Green, Dave Grosh, Kong Ha, Monther Hasouneh, Kristofer Heefner, Phyllis Hestnes, Lisa Hoge, Tawanda Jacobs, John Jørgensen, Michael Kaiser, James Kellogg, Steven Kenyon, Richard Koenecke, Robert Kozon, Beverly LaMarr, Mike Lambertson, Anne Larson, Steven Lentine, Jesse Lewis, Michael Lilly, Kuochia Alice Liu, Andrew Malonis, Sridhar Manthripragada, Craig Markwardt, Bryan Matonak, Isaac Mcginnis, Roger Miller, Alissa Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Jelila Mohammed, Charles Monroe, Kristina Montt de Garcia, Peter Mulé, Louis Nagao, Son Ngo, Eric Norris, Dwight Norwood, Joseph Novotka, Takashi Okajima, Lawrence Olsen, Chimaobi Onyeachu, Henry Orosco, Jacqualine Peterson, Kristina Pevear, Karen Pham, Sue Pollard, John Pope, Daniel Powers, Charles Powers, Samuel Price, Gregory Prigozhin, Julian Ramirez, Winston Reid, Ronald Remillard, Eric Rogstad, Glenn Rosecrans, John Rowe, Jennifer Sager, Claude Sanders, Bruce Savadkin, Maxine Saylor, Alexander Schaeffer, Nancy Schweiss, Sean Semper, Peter Serlemitsos, Larry Shackelford, Yang Soong, Jonathan Struebel, Michael Vezie, Joel Villasenor, Luke Winternitz, George Wofford, Michael Wright, Mike Yang, Wayne Yu

Proceedings Volume 9905, 99051H (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2231304

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Calibration, Electronics, X-rays, X-rays, X-ray detectors, Signal detection, Silicon, Analog electronics, Microcontrollers, Aerospace engineering

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2016 Paper

An efficient, FPGA-based, cluster detection algorithm implementation for a strip detector readout system in a Time Projection Chamber polarimeter

Kyle Gregory, Joanne Hill, J. Kevin Black, Wayne Baumgartner, Keith Jahoda

Proceedings Volume 9853, 98530Z (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2222800

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Field programmable gate arrays, Polarization, Polarimetry, X-rays, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data storage, Signal processing, Image processing, Photon polarization

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2014 Paper

X-ray polarization capabilities of a small explorer mission

Keith Jahoda, J. Kevin Black, Joanne Hill, Timothy Kallman, Philip Kaaret, Craig Markwardt, Takashi Okajima, Robert Petre, Yang Soong, Tod Strohmayer, Toru Tamagawa, Yuzuru Tawara

Proceedings Volume 9144, 91440N (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056719

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Sensors, X-rays, Polarimetry, Magnetism, Mirrors, Observatories, Space telescopes, Grazing incidence, Stars

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X-ray polarization measurements hold great promise for studying the geometry and emission mechanisms in the strong gravitational and magnetic fields that surround black holes and neutron stars. In spite of this, the observational situation remains very limited; the last instrument dedicated to X-ray polarimetry flew decades ago on OSO-8, and the few recent measurements have been made by instruments optimized for other purposes. However, the technical capabilities to greatly advance the observational situation are in hand. Recent developments in micro-pattern gas detectors allow use of the polarization sensitivity of the photo-electric effect, which is the dominant interaction in the band above 2 keV. We present the scientific and technical requirements for an X-ray polarization observatory consistent with the scope of a NASA Small Explorer (SMEX) mission, along with a representative catalog of what the observational capabilities and expected sensitivities for the first year of operation could be. The mission is based on the technically robust design of the Gravity and Extreme Magnetism SMEX (GEMS) which completed a Phase B study and Preliminary Design Review in 2012. The GEMS mission is enabled by time projection detectors sensitive to the photo-electric effect. Prototype detectors have been designed, and provide engineering and performance data which support the mission design. The detectors are further characterized by low background, modest spectral resolution, and sub-millisecond timing resolution. The mission also incorporates high efficiency grazing incidence X-ray mirrors, design features that reduce systematic errors (identical telescopes at different azimuthal angles with respect to the look axis, and mounted on a rotating spacecraft platform), and a moderate capability to perform Target of Opportunity observations. The mission operates autonomously in a low earth, low inclination orbit with one to ten downlinks per day and one or more uplinks per week. Data and calibration products will be made available through the High Energy Astrophysics Science and Archival Research Center (HEASARC).

Proceedings Article | 25 July 2014 Paper

Design improvements and x-ray performance of a time projection chamber polarimeter for persistent astronomical sources

Joanne Hill, J. Kevin Black, Thomas Emmett, Teruaki Enoto, Keith Jahoda, Philip Kaaret, David Nolan, Toru Tamagawa

Proceedings Volume 9144, 91441N (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2057259

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Polarimetry, X-rays, Diffusion, Epoxies, Polarization, Modulation, Synchrotrons, X-ray detectors, Inspection

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 2014 Paper

Properties of the flight model gas electron multiplier for the GEMS mission

Yoko Takeuchi, Takao Kitaguchi, Asami Hayato, Toru Tamagawa, Wataru Iwakiri, Fumi Asami, Akifumi Yoshikawa, Kenta Kaneko, Teruaki Enoto, Kevin Black, Joanne Hill, Keith Jahoda

Proceedings Volume 9144, 91444N (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2057159

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Polarimetry, Sensors, Electrodes, X-ray detectors, Copper, Lead, Polarization, Resistors, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 2014 Paper

Monte-Carlo estimation of the inflight performance of the GEMS satellite x-ray polarimeter

Takao Kitaguchi, Toru Tamagawa, Asami Hayato, Teruaki Enoto, Akifumi Yoshikawa, Kenta Kaneko, Yoko Takeuchi, Kevin Black, Joanne Hill, Keith Jahoda, John Krizmanic, Steven Sturner, Scott Griffiths, Philip Kaaret, Hannah Marlowe

Proceedings Volume 9144, 91444L (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2057334

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Polarimetry, Electrons, Monte Carlo methods, Particles, Sensors, Modulation, X-ray imaging, Electrodes, Satellites

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 2014 Paper

Performance verification of the Gravity and Extreme Magnetism Small explorer (GEMS) x-ray polarimeter

Teruaki Enoto, J. Kevin Black, Takao Kitaguchi, Asami Hayato, Joanne Hill, Keith Jahoda, Toru Tamagawa, Kenta Kaneko, Yoko Takeuchi, Akifumi Yoshikawa, Hannah Marlowe, Scott Griffiths, Philip Kaaret, David Kenward, Syed Khalid

Proceedings Volume 9144, 91444M (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2056841

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Modulation, Polarization, Polarimetry, Sensors, Diffusion, Synchrotrons, X-ray detectors, Magnetism, Rockets

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2013 Paper

Lifetime estimation of a time projection chamber x-ray polarimeter

Joanne Hill, J. Kevin Black, Lubos Brieda, Patsy Dickens, Kristina Montt de Garcia, Douglas Hawk, Asami Hayato, Keith Jahoda, Jelila Mohammed

Proceedings Volume 8859, 88590O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024724

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Sensors, X-rays, Polarization, Contamination, Modulation, Metals, Copper, Surface finishing, Beryllium

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2012 Paper

The x-ray advanced concepts testbed (XACT) sounding rocket payload

Keith Gendreau, Zaven Arzoumanian, Fumi Asami, Robert Baker, Erin Balsamo, Kevin Black, Carlos Duran-Aviles, Teruaki Enoto, Kyle Gregory, Devin Hahne, Asami Hayato, Joe Hill, Fred Huegel, Takanori Iwahashi, Wataru Iwakiri, Keith Jahoda, Lalit Jalota, Philip Kaaret, Kenta Kaneko, Steven Kenyon, Takao Kitaguchi, Richard Koenecke, Takayoshi Kohmura, Takashi Okajima, Larry Olsen, F. Scott Porter, Kurt Rush, Peter Serlemitsos, Yang Soong, Yoko Takeuchi, Toru Tamagawa, Shin'ya Yamada, Akifumi Yoshikawa

Proceedings Volume 8443, 84434V (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.926418

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Polarization, Solar concentrators, Polarimetry, X-ray technology, Modulation, Calibration, Photons, Rockets, X-ray optics

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2012 Paper

The design and qualification of the GEMS X-ray polarimeters

J. Hill, R. Baker, J. Black, M. Browne, W. Baumgartner, E. Caldwell, J. Cantwell, A. Davies, A. Desai, P. Dickens, N. Dobson, R. Foxwell, A. Francomacaro, D. Gall, K. Gregory, S. Griffiths, A. Hayato, R. Hampshire, T. Hwang, M. Jhabvala , K. Jahoda, P. Kaaret, S. Lehtonen, N. Martin, J. Mohammed, K. Montt de Garcia, A. Morell, D. Nolan, R. Russell, M. Sampson, J. Sanders, K. Simms, M. Singer, J. Swank, T. Tamagawa, A. Weaver, S. Yerushalmi, J. Xu

Proceedings Volume 8443, 84431Q (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928435

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, X-rays, Sensors, Modulation, Polarization, Quantum efficiency, X-ray detectors, Electronics, Titanium, Magnetism

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2012 Paper

GEMS x-ray polarimeter performance simulations

Wayne Baumgartner, Tod Strohmayer, Tim Kallman, J. Kevin Black, Joanne Hill, Jean Swank, Keith Jahoda

Proceedings Volume 8443, 84434K (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.927270

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, X-rays, Modulation, Sensors, Reconstruction algorithms, Device simulation, Polarization, Interference (communication), Computer simulations, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 30 July 2010 Paper

The GEMS photoelectric x-ray polarimeters

J. Black, P. Deines-Jones, J. Hill, T. Iwahashi, K. Jahoda, P. Kaaret, T. Kallman, C. Martoff, Z. Prieskorn, J. Swank, T. Tamagawa

Proceedings Volume 7732, 77320X (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857736

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, X-rays, Modulation, Sensors, Polarization, Signal processing, Quantum efficiency, Ionization, X-ray sources, X-ray detectors

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2010 Paper

A negative ion time projection chamber x-ray polarimeter for transient sources

Zachary Prieskorn, J. Kevin Black, Joanne Hill, Michael Strube, Christian Urba, Keith Jahoda, Philip Kaaret

Proceedings Volume 7732, 77322Z (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857665

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-rays, Polarization, Electrodes, Polarimetry, Modulation, Ions, Rockets, Electronics, Gamma radiation

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2007 Paper

A burst chasing x-ray polarimeter

Joanne Hill, Scott Barthelmy, J. Kevin Black, Philip Deines-Jones, Keith Jahoda, Takanori Sakamoto, Philip Kaaret, Mark McConnell, Peter Bloser, John Macri, Jason Legere, James Ryan, Billy Smith, Bing Zhang

Proceedings Volume 6686, 66860Y (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734403

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Polarization, X-rays, Sensors, Gamma radiation, Modulation, Electrons, Electrodes, Diffusion, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 3 February 2004 Paper

High-sensitivity x-ray polarimetry with amorphous-silicon active-matrix pixel proportional counters

J. Black, Phil Deines-Jones, Keith Jahoda, Steve Ready, Robert Street

Proceedings Volume 5165, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.504862

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, X-rays, Polarization, Sensors, Collimation, X-ray detectors, Mirrors, Astronomy, Collimators, Amorphous silicon

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Proceedings Article | 25 January 2002 Paper

LOBSTER-ISS: an imaging x-ray all-sky monitor for the International Space Station

George Fraser, Adam Brunton, Nigel Bannister, James Pearson, Martin Ward, Tim Stevenson, D. Watson, Bob Warwick, S. Whitehead, Paul O'Brian, Nicholas White, Keith Jahoda, Kevin Black, Stanley Hunter, Phil Deines-Jones, William Priedhorsky, Steven Brumby, Konstantin Borozdin, Thomas Vestrand, A. Fabian, Keith Nugent, Andrew Peele, Thomas Irving, Steve Price, Steve Eckersley, Ian Renouf, Mark Smith, Arvind Parmar, I. McHardy, P. Uttley, Andrew Lawrence

Proceedings Volume 4497, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.454217

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Microchannel plates, Sensors, X-ray optics, X-ray astronomy, X-ray imaging, Gamma radiation, Galactic astronomy, Stars, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 13 December 2000 Paper

Imaging microwell detectors for x-ray and gamma-ray applications

J. Kevin Black, Phil Deines-Jones, Stanley Hunter, Keith Jahoda, J. Huang, Thomas Jackson, H. Klauk, W. Qian

Proceedings Volume 4140, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.409126

KEYWORDS: Sensors, X-ray imaging, X-rays, Image sensors, X-ray detectors, Electrodes, Gamma radiation, Metals, Platinum, Dielectrics

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Proceedings Article | 11 November 1994 Paper

MOXE x-ray all-sky monitor for the Spectrum X-Gamma

Jean in't Zand, William Priedhorsky, Calvin Moss, Edward Fenimore, J. Kevin Black, Richard Kelley, Donald Stilwell, F. Birsa, Konstantin Borozdin, V. Arefiev

Proceedings Volume 2279, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.193149

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Satellites, X-ray sources, High energy astrophysics, Observatories, Coded apertures, Sun, Spatial resolution, Sensors

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