Study of a hard x-ray concentrator via crystal diffraction

Filippo Frontera; Paola De Chiara; G. Pasqualini

doi:10.1117/12.23286

1 November 1990 Study of a hard x-ray concentrator via crystal diffraction

Filippo Frontera, Paola De Chiara, G. Pasqualini

Proceedings Volume 1344, EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.23286
Event: 34th Annual International Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Science and Engineering, 1990, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The results of a Monte Carlo study of a hard X-ray concentrator for space astronomy are presented. This report is a part of a systematic study devoted to investigate the possibility of utilizing the Bragg diffraction technique to concentrate hard X-rays. In the Monte Carlo study a concentrator made of confocal mirrors with paraboloidal shape is considered. The mirror material is graphite (002) with mosaic structure. The main photon interactions of hard X-rays with the concentrator are simulated. Effective area and optical properties of a particular configuration of concentrator with shape that could be easily accommodate on the Space Station or aboard a free-flyer are given. Expected performances are discussed.

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Filippo Frontera, Paola De Chiara, and G. Pasqualini "Study of a hard x-ray concentrator via crystal diffraction", Proc. SPIE 1344, EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy, (1 November 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.23286

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