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Constellation-X Technology Development Papers
2007
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Analytical evaluation of the X-ray scattering contribution to imaging degradation in grazing-incidence X-ray telescopes
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D. Spiga, 2007, A&A 468, 775
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2006
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Assembly of Thin Gratings for Soft X-Ray Telescopes
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M. Akilian, R. K. Heilmann, and M. L. Schattenburg, 2006,
Space Telescopes and Instrumentation II: Ultraviolet to
Gamma Ray, M. J. L. Turner and G. Hasinger (eds.), Proc.
SPIE 6266, 62663O
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The Constellation-X reflection grating spectrometer
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Cottam, J., et al., 2006, Proc SPIE, 6266
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Expanding the Constellation-X field of view with position-sensitive x-ray microcalorimeters
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Figueroa-Feliciano, E., et al., 2006, Proc SPIE, 6276
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High-density arrays of x-ray microcalorimeters for Constellation-X
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Kilbourne, C., et al., 2006, Proc SPIE, 6266
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Alignment and test of a Constellation-X SXT mirror segment pair
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Owens, S. M., et al., 2006, Proc SPIE, 6266
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The Constellation-X Spectroscopy X-ray Telescope: recent technology development
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R. Petre, 2006, Proc SPIE, 6266, 56
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High-resolution x-ray spectroscopy with the reflection grating spectrometer of Constellation-X
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Schindhelm, E., Arav, N., Cash, W., 2006, Proc SPIE, 6266
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Efficiency of a Grazing Incidence Off-Plane Grating in the Soft X-Ray Region
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J. F. Seely, et al., 2006, Applied Optics 45, 1680
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Development of lightweight x-ray mirrors for the Constellation-X mission
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W. W. Zhang, et al., 2006, Proc SPIE, 6266
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2005
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Shaping of Thin Grazing Incidence Reflection Grating Substrates via Magnetorheological Finishing
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R. K. Heilmann, M. Akilian, C.-H. Chang, R. Hallock, E.
Cleaveland, and M. L. Schattenburg, 2005, Optics for EUV,
X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy II, O. Citterio and S. L.
O'Dell (eds.), Proc. SPIE 5900, 590009
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Design and fabrication of refractive nulls for testing the segmented mirrors of the Constellation-X spectroscopy x-ray telescope (SXT)
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Lehan, J. P., Hadjimichael, T., Content, D. A., Zhang, W. W., 2005, Proc SPIE, 5900, 411
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Technology development for the Constellation-X spectroscopy x-ray telescope
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Petre, R., et al., 2005, Proc SPIE, 5900, 239
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Stray light shielding for formation flying x-ray telescopes
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Reid, P. B., Garcia, M., Stewart, J., 2005, Proc SPIE, 5900, 145
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Development of a prototype nickel optic for the Constellation-X hard x-ray telescope: III
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Romaine, S., et al., 2005, Proc SPIE, 5900, 225
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Off-plane grazing incidence Constellation-X grating calibrations using polarized synchrotron radiation and PCGRATE code calculations
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Seely, J. F., et al., 2005, Proc SPIE, 5900, 73
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Development of lightweight x-ray mirrors for the Constellation-X mission
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Zhang, W. W., et al., 2005, Proc SPIE, 5900, 247
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2004
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Off-plane grating mount tolerances for
Constellation-X
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Cash, W. C., Shipely, A. F., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 335
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Optical metrology for the segmented optics on the
Constellation-X soft x-ray telescope
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Content, D. A., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168,
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Optical metrology for the segmented optics on the
Constellation-X spectroscopy x-ray telescope
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Content, D. A., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 272
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The Energetic X-ray Imaging Survey Telescope (EXIST): Instrument Design Concepts
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Craig, W. W., Hong, J. S., EXIST team, 2004, AAS 205, 50.01
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Fabrication of segmented Wolter type-1 mandrels for
the Constellation-X mirror development program
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Engle, W. J., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 157
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Figuring, polishing, metrology, and performance:
analyses of Wolter type 1 forming mandrels for the
Constellation-X mirror development program
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Egle, W., J., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 351
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The Constellation-X RGS options: raytrace modeling
of the off-plane gratings
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Flanagan, K. A., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 515
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Fabrication and performance of Constellation-X hard
x-ray telescope prototype optics using segmented
glass
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Hailey, C. J., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 90
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Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) mission: Imaging the Hard X-ray Sky
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Harrison, F., NuSTAR Science Team, 2004, HEAD #8, 41.05
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Advances in reflection grating technology for
Constellation-X
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Heilmann, R. K., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 271
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Thin-foil reflection gratings for Constellation-X
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Heilmann, R. K., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 283
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X-ray testing Constellation-X optics at MSFC's 100-m facility
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O'Dell, S. L., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 306
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Off-plane grating performance for
Constellation-X
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Osterman, S. N., McEntaffer, R. L., Cash, W. C., Shipely, A. F., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 302
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Constellation-X SXT optical alignment Pathfinder 2:
design, implementation, and alignment
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Owens, S. M., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 239
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Recent progress on the Constellation-X spectroscopy
x-ray telescope (SXT)
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Petre, R., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 196
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The Constellation-X Spectroscopy X-ray Telescope
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Petre, R., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 505
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Constellation-X spectroscopy x-ray telescope optical
assembly pathfinder image error budget and
performance prediction
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Podgorski, W. A., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 318
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Constellation-X to Generation-X: evolution of large
collecting area moderate resolution grazing
incidence x-ray telescopes to larger area
high-resolution adjustable optics
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Reid, P. B., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 325
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Development of a prototype nickel optic for the
Constellation-X hard x-ray telescope
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Romaine, S. E., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 112
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Equal-curvature x-ray telescope designs for
Constellation-X mission
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Saha, T. T., Content, D. A., Zhang, W. W., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 346
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Test results of preliminary CdZnTe pixel detectors
for possible application to HXT on the
Constellation-X mission
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Tumer, T. O., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5165, 548
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Long-term Stability and High Energy Reflectivity
Measurements of Depth Graded Multilayer Coatings for
X-ray Optics
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Unks, B. E., Bruni, R. J., Eguchi, H., Gorenstein, P., Romaine, S. E., 2004, AAS 205, #6.03
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Development of x-ray reflectors for the
Constellation-X observatory
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Zhang, W., W., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5168, 168
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Development of lightweight x-ray mirrors for the
Constellation-X mission
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Zhang, W. W., et al., 2004, Proc SPIE, 5488, 820
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2003
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Future Observational X-Ray and Optical
Facilities
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Becker, W., Mignani, R., 2003, Young Neutron Stars
and their Environment, IAU #218, 14-17 July, 2003 in
Sydney, Australia
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High Resolution X-Ray Spectroscopy: Possible & Interesting?
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Cash, W., 2003, Frontiers of High Resolution
Spectroscopy, 25th meeting of the IAU, 23-24 July
2003, Sydney, Australia
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NASA advanced cryocooler technology development
program
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Coulter, D. R., Ross, R. G., Boyle, R. F., Key, R.
W., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4850, 1020
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ZERODUR mandrels for the next generation of x-ray
telescopes
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Doehring, T., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 647
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Position-sensitive microcalorimeters for large-field
high-energy resolution astrophysics
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Figueroa-Feliciano, E., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 913
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Precision shaping, assembly and metrology of foil
optics for x-ray reflection gratings
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Forest, C. R., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 538
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Overview of segmented glass optics development
for the Constellation-X hard X-ray telescope
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Hailey, C. J., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 519
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Constellation-X spectroscopy x-ray telescope
segmented optic assembly and alignment
implementation
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Hair, J. H., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 696
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The X-Ray Microcalorimeter Spectrometer for the
Constellation-X Mission
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Kelley, R. L., 2003, HEAD, #35, 22.06
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Development of precision hard x-ray multilayer
optics with sub-arcminute performance
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Koglin, J. E., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 673
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Off-plane gratings for Constellation-X
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McEntaffer, R. L., Cash, W. C., Shipley, A. F.,
2003, Proc SPIE 4851, 549
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Development of supermirror hard x-ray telescope and
the results of first observation flight of InFOCuS
flight observation
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Ogasaka, Y., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 619
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Constellation-X spectroscopy X-ray telescope
(SXT)
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Petre, R., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 433
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Constellation-X Mirror Development: Lessons Learned
Relevant to XEUS
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Petre, R., The Constellation-X SXT Team, 2003, XEUS
- studying the evolution of the hot universe, held
at MPE Garching, March 11-13, 2002. Ed. G. Hasinger,
Th. Boller, and A.N. Parmer, MPE Report 281, 317
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Constellation-X Spectroscopy X-ray Telescope
Assembly and Alignment
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Podgorski, W. A., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 491
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Development of mirror segments for the
Constellation-X observatory
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Zhang, W. W., et al., 2003, Proc SPIE, 4851, 503
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2002
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Matching the science to the instrument: a study of a
hybrid calorimeter design for Constellation-X
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Figueroa-Feliciano, E., 2002, American Physical
Society, April Meeting, Jointly Sponsored with the
High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) of the
American Astronomical Society April 20 - 23, 2002,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, APR02, #N17.023
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Novel methods for shaping thin-foil optics for x-ray
astronomy
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Heilmann, R. K., et al., 2002, Proc SPIE, 4496, 62
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Future X-ray astronomy missions of Japan
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Inoue, H., Kunieda, H., 2002, 34th COSPAR, The
Second World Space Congress, held 10-19 October,
2002 in Houston, TX, USA., p.1188
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Hard x-ray focusing optics up to 80 kev for the
future missions
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Okajima, T., et al., 2002, 34th COSPAR, The Second
World Space Congress, held 10-19 October, 2002 in
Houston, TX, USA., p. 2681
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The Constellation-X technology challenge
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Petre, R., 34th COSPAR, The Second World Space
Congress, held 10-19 October, 2002 in Houston, TX,
USA., p.258
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Superconducting Transition Edge Sensors for the
Constellation-X mission
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Porter, F., 2002, American Physical Society, April
Meeting, Jointly Sponsored with the High Energy
Astrophysics Division (HEAD) of the American
Astronomical Society April 20 - 23, 2002,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, APR02, #N17.024
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Future X-Ray Telescopes: Fresnel Lenses and
Interferometry
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Smith, T. L., Romaine, S. E., 2002, 201st AAS
meeting #82.13; BAAS 34, 1241
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The results of the first InFOCμS flight
observation of cosmic hard X-ray source
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Tawara, Y., 2002, 34th COSPAR, The Second World
Space Congress, held 10-19 October, 2002 in Houston,
TX, USA., p. 2341
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Diffraction-limited astronomical X-ray imaging and
X-ray interferometry using multilayer optics
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Windt, D. L., Kahn, S. M., Sommagren, G. E., 2002,
200th AAS Meeting #61.03; BAAS 34, 744
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Diffraction-limited astronomical X-ray imaging and
X-ray interferometry using multilayer optics
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Windt, D. L., Kahn, S. M., Sommagren, G. E., 2002,
American Physical Society, April Meeting, Jointly
Sponsored with the High Energy Astrophysics Division
(HEAD) of the American Astronomical Society April 20
- 23, 2002, Albuquerque, New Mexico, APR02, #N17.016
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Generation-X: A large area and high angular
resolution X-ray observatory to study the dawn of
the universe
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Zhang, W., Petre, R., White, N., 2002, 34th COSPAR,
The Second World Space Congress, held 10-19 October,
2002 in Houston, TX, USA., p. 1669
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2001
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Constellation-X: A first step
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Forman, W., Murray, S., Canizares, C., 2001,
Clusters of galaxies and the high redshift universe
observed in X-rays, Recent results of XMM-Newton and
Chandra, XXXVIth Rencontres de Moriond , XXIst
Moriond Astrophysics Meeting, March 10-17, 2001
Savoie, France. Eds D.M. Neumann & J.T.T. Van.
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Diffraction-limited astronomical X-ray imaging using
multilayer optics
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Windt, D. L., Sommargren, G. E., 2001, 199th AAS
Meeting #45.10; BAAS 33, 1368
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Generation-X: A Large Area and High Resolution X-Ray
Mission for Science Beyond Chandra and
Constellation-X
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Zhang, W., Petre, R., White, N. E., 2001, Two Years
of Science with Chandra, held in Washington, DC, 5-7
September, 2001
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2000
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Production and testing of development mandrels for
Constellation-X
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Egle, W., et al., 2000, Proc SPIE, 4012, 548
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Development of segmented x-ray mirrors for
Constellation-X
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Petre, R., et al., 2000, Proc SPIE, 4012, 370
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Development of Constellation-X optics technologies
at MSFC
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O'Dell, S. et al., 2000, Proc SPIE, 4012, 316
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Tackling the Challenges in the Analysis of Chandra
Data
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Protassov, R. S., et al., 2000, 196th AAS Meeting
#60.04; BAAS 32, 767
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The Development of TES X-ray Calorimeter Array
Systems Suitable for Constellation-X
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Stahle, C. K., et al., 2000, HEAD, #32, 43.29; BAAS 32, 1264
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1999
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Multilayer optics for hard X-ray astronomy by means
of replication techniques
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Citterio, O., et al., 1999, SPIE Proc., 3766,
310-319
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Use of ceramic materials for the construction of
light weight X-ray optics
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Ghigo, M., Citterio, O., Conconi, P., Mazzoleni, F., and
Pareschi, G., 1999, Mem. S.A.It. (Journal of the Italian
Astronomical Society), 71, 919
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X-ray measurements of a prototype WFXT SiC mirror at
the MSFC X-ray calibration facility
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Ghigo, M., et al., 1999, SPIE Proc., 3766, 207-220
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Technology development for the Constellation-X
hard-x-ray telescope
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Harrison, F. A., et al., 1999, Proc SPIE, 3765, 104
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Large-area reflection grating spectrometer for the
Constellation-X mission
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Kahn, S. M., et al., 1999, Proc SPIE, 3765, 94
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Constellation-X Spectroscopy X-ray Telescope
requirements and development program: MSFC research
program
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O'Dell, S. L., et al., 1999, Proc SPIE, 3765, 73
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Results of the Constellation-X Mission Architecture
Study
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Skinner, M. A., Stober, J. J., and Miller, C. D., 1999,
HEAD, 31, #26.18
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Toward a 2-eV microcalorimeter x-ray spectrometer
for Constellation-X
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Stahle, C. K., et al., 1999, Proc SPIE, 3765, 82
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Key Technology Development for Constellation-X
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Weaver, K., White, N., Tananbaum, H., Valinia, A.,
Marshall, F., Bookbinder, J., Stahle, C., Grady, J.,
Rasche, R., Van Speybroeck, L. P., Kelley, R., Kahn,
S., Harrison, F., Castles, S. 1999, AAS 195,#88.03
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1998
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Deployable Ultrahigh-Throughput X-ray Telescope:
Concept
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Gorenstein, Paul, 1998, in Proc. SPIE Vol. 3444, p.
382-392, X-Ray Optics, Instruments, and Missions,
Richard B. Hoover, Arthur B. Walker, Eds.
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Multilayer Optics for the Next Generation X-Ray
Observatory
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Schwartz, C., Bruni, R., Byun, K., Everett, J., Ivan,
A., and Romaine, S., 1998, AAS 193, #66.10
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