The effect of nitrogen incorporation in boron carbide and iridium thin films

S. Massahi; F. E. Christensen; D. D. M. Ferreira; P. Dalampiras; S. Svendsen; A. Jafari

doi:10.1117/12.2311622

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6 July 2018 The effect of nitrogen incorporation in boron carbide and iridium thin films

S. Massahi, F. E. Christensen, D. D. M. Ferreira, P. Dalampiras, S. Svendsen, A. Jafari

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Proceedings Volume 10699, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2018: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray; 106993Y (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2311622
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2018, Austin, Texas, United States

Abstract

Thin film coated mirrors enable pioneering observations of X-rays and soft gamma rays. The performance of the reflective mirrors is key in expanding knowledge of the hot and energetic Universe. A critical part of maturing the optics technology is firstly, to establish a smooth surface and interface of the selected materials and, secondly, to obtain an in-depth understanding of the contamination in the thin films and ultimately, to ensure long-term stability. The aim of this study is to investigate the chemical composition, roughness and stability of boron carbide and iridium thin films and the effects of nitrogen incorporation.

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S. Massahi, F. E. Christensen, D. D. M. Ferreira, P. Dalampiras, S. Svendsen, and A. Jafari "The effect of nitrogen incorporation in boron carbide and iridium thin films", Proc. SPIE 10699, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2018: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray, 106993Y (6 July 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2311622

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