New lightweight x-ray optics: alternative materials

0339152 - ASÚ 2010 RIV US eng C - Conference Paper (international conference)
Skulinová, Michaela - Hudec, René - Sik, J. - Lorenc, M. - Pína, L. - Semencová, V.
New lightweight x-ray optics: alternative materials.
EUV and X-Ray Optics: Synergy between Laboratory and Space. Bellingham: SPIE, 2009 - (Hudec, R.; Pina, L.), 736016-1-736016-8. Proceedings of SPIE, 7360. ISBN 9780819476340. ISSN 0277-786X.
[EUV and X-Ray Optics: Synergy between Laboratory and Space. Prague (CZ), 20.04.2009-22.04.2009]
R&D Projects: GA ČR GP202/07/P510
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z10030501
Keywords : innovative X-ray telescopes * alternative materials
Subject RIV: BN - Astronomy, Celestial Mechanics, Astrophysics
http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.820712

Future space X-ray astronomy and astrophysics projects require accurate but light and high throughput multiple nested X-ray optics. The Czech Republic started being the full member of ESA in November, 2008 and the participant in the innovative technology developments for the new space mission represents the natural continuation of the efforts of the Czech team in development of innovative X-ray telescopes, focusing on particular demands and requirements of a concrete project, with emphasis on fully new and light-weight technologies. We will report not only on silicon or glass but also on other alternative materials such as SiC or glossy carbon, which could be considered as suitable materials for the producing of precise light weight X-ray optics due to their physical and chemical properties.
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