Dr. Michaela Skulinova Profile

Dr. Michaela Skulinova

at Astronomical Institute of the CAS, v.v.i.

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2017 Open Access

LOBSTER: new space x-ray telescopes

R. Hudec, L. Sveda, L. Pína, A. Inneman, V. Semencova, M. Skulinova

Proceedings Volume 10567, 1056719 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2308126

KEYWORDS: X-rays, X-ray telescopes, Space telescopes, Eye, X-ray optics, Sensors, X-ray astronomy, Glasses, Lenses, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2017 Open Access

Novel technologies for space x-ray optics

R. Hudec, L. Pína, V. Semencova, A. Inneman, M. Skulinova, L. Sveda, M. Míka, R. Kacerovsky, J. Prokop, V. Brozek, J. Sik

Proceedings Volume 10567, 105673L (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2308125

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Glasses, X-ray optics, Wafer-level optics, X-ray telescopes, Astronomical imaging, X-ray technology, Mirrors, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2017 Open Access

Space optics with silicon wafers and slumped glass

R. Hudec, V. Semencova, A. Inneman, M. Skulinova, L. Sveda, M. Míka, J. Sik, M. Lorenc

Proceedings Volume 10566, 105660Q (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2308249

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Proceedings Article | 20 November 2017 Open Access

New trends in space x-ray optics

R. Hudec, V. Maršíková , L. Pína, A. Inneman, M. Skulinová

Proceedings Volume 10565, 105652U (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309110

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The X-ray optics is a key element of various X-ray telescopes, X-ray microscopes, as well as other X-ray imaging instruments. The grazing incidence X-ray lenses represent the important class of X-ray optics. Most of grazing incidence (reflective) X-ray imaging systems used in astronomy but also in other (laboratory) applications are based on the Wolter 1 (or modified) arrangement. But there are also other designs and configurations proposed, used and considered for future applications both in space and in laboratory. The Kirkpatrick-Baez (K-B) lenses as well as various types of Lobster-Eye optics and MCP/Micropore optics serve as an example. Analogously to Wolter lenses, the X-rays are mostly reflected twice in these systems to create focal images. Various future projects in X-ray astronomy and astrophysics will require large segments with multiple thin shells or foils. The large Kirkpatrick-Baez modules, as well as the large Lobster-Eye X-ray telescope modules in Schmidt arrangement may serve as examples. All these space projects will require high quality and light segmented shells (bent or flat foils) with high X-ray reflectivity and excellent mechanical stability. The Multi Foil Optics (MFO) approach represent a promising alternative for both LE and K-B X-ray optical modules. Several types of reflecting substrates may be considered for these applications, with emphasis on thin float glass sheets and, more recently, high quality silicon wafers. This confirms the importance of non- Wolter X-ray optics designs for the future.

Future large space X-ray telescopes (such as IXO) require precise and light-weight X-ray optics based on numerous thin reflecting shells. Novel approaches and advanced technologies are to be exploited and developed. In this contribution, we refer on results of tested X-ray mirror shells produced by glass thermal forming (GTF) and by shaping Si wafers. Both glass foils and Si wafers are commercially available, have excellent surface microroughness of a few 0.1 nm, and low weight (the volume density is 2.5 g cm^-3 for glass and 2.3 g cm^-3 for Si). Technologies are needed to be exploited; how to shape these substrates to achieve the required precise Xray optics geometries without degradations of the fine surface microroughness. Although glass and recently silicon wafers are considered to represent most promising materials for future advanced large aperture space Xray telescopes, there also exist other alternative materials worth further study such as amorphous metals and glassy carbon [1]. In order to achieve sub-arsec angular resolutions, principles of active optics have to be adopted.

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 2011 Paper

Extremely lightweight x-ray optics based on thin substrates

R. Hudec, J. Sik, M. Lorenc, L. Pina, V. Marsikova, M. Mika, A. Inneman, M. Skulinova

Proceedings Volume 8076, 807604 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.890516

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, X-ray optics, Semiconductors, Wafer-level optics, X-ray telescopes, Surface finishing, Space telescopes, Mirrors, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2009 Paper

Alternative materials in view of new light weight x-ray optics

M. Skulinova, R. Hudec, J. Sik, M. Lorenc, L. Pina, V. Semencova

Proceedings Volume 7437, 74370V (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825029

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Glasses, Silicon carbide, Semiconducting wafers, X-ray optics, Carbon, X-rays, Ceramics, Resistance, X-ray telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2009 Paper

Advanced x-ray optics with Si wafers and slumped glass

R. Hudec, V. Marsikova, M. Mika, J. Sik, M. Lorenc, L. Pina, A. Inneman, M. Skulinova

Proceedings Volume 7437, 74370S (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.827978

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Glasses, X-ray optics, Wafer-level optics, X-ray telescopes, Semiconductors, Space telescopes, Mirrors, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2009 Paper

Back-up technologies for IXO

R. Hudec, J. Sik, M. Lorenc, L. Pina, V. Semencova, M. Mika, A. Inneman, M. Skulinova

Proceedings Volume 7360, 73600L (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.820815

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Glasses, X-ray optics, Wafer-level optics, Semiconductors, Mirrors, X-ray telescopes, Space telescopes, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2009 Paper

Crystal characterization for a gamma-ray Laue concentrator

M. Skulinova, C. Pelliciari, L. Hanlon, B. McBreen, F. O'Reilly

Proceedings Volume 7360, 736019 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.829138

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Sensors, Copper, Diffraction, Solar concentrators, Germanium, Laser crystals, Collimators, Gamma radiation, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2009 Paper

New lightweight x-ray optics: alternative materials

M. Skulinova, R. Hudec, J. Sik, M. Lorenc, L. Pina, V. Semencova

Proceedings Volume 7360, 736016 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.820712

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Glasses, Silicon carbide, X-ray optics, Semiconducting wafers, Carbon, X-rays, Ceramics, Resistance, X-ray telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2008 Paper

Recent progress with x-ray optics based on Si wafers and glass foils

R. Hudec, J. Sik, M. Lorenc, L. Pina, V. Semencova, M. Mika, A. Inneman, M. Skulinova, L. Sveda

Proceedings Volume 7011, 701116 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790418

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Glasses, X-ray optics, Semiconductors, Wafer-level optics, Space telescopes, X-ray telescopes, Mirrors, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 20 September 2007 Paper

Progress in x-ray optics development with formed glass and Si wafers

R. Hudec, L. Pina, V. Semencova, M. Skulinova, A. Inneman, L. Sveda, M. Mika, R. Kacerovsky, J. Prokop, M. Cerny

Proceedings Volume 6688, 668810 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.731727

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Semiconducting wafers, Glasses, X-ray optics, X-ray telescopes, Wafer-level optics, Space telescopes, X-rays, Mirrors, X-ray technology

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Proceedings Article | 13 June 2006 Paper

Novel x-ray optics with Si wafers and formed glass

R. Hudec, L. Pina, V. Semencova, A. Inneman, M. Skulinova, L. Sveda, M. Mika, V. Brozek, R. Kacerovsky, J. Prokop, J. Sik

Proceedings Volume 6266, 62661H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.673306

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, Glasses, X-ray optics, Wafer-level optics, X-ray telescopes, X-rays, Space telescopes, Mirrors, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2005 Paper

Novel technologies for x-ray multi-foil optics

R. Hudec, L. Pina, A. Inneman, L. Sveda, V. Semencova, M. Skulinova, V. Brozek, M. Mika, R. Kacerovsky, J. Sik

Proceedings Volume 5900, 59000Y (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.620425

KEYWORDS: Glasses, Semiconducting wafers, Silicon, X-ray optics, X-rays, Carbon, X-ray technology, X-ray telescopes, Mirrors, Space telescopes

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