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2010

Bellazzini et al., "A polarimeter for IXO", Proceeding of Roma Conference "The Coming of age of X-ray polarimetry", INAF/IASF-Rome, Italy, 2010. Download PDF.

SPIE 2010

Several members of the IXO team gave presentations at the SPIE meeting in San Diego, June 28—July 2, 2010. Copyright of all papers belongs to SPIE.

Abdelkader Aliane et al., "MIS µ-calorimeters arrays: an alternative to IXO/XMS TES/Squids baseline" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.856878
Benjamin Zeiger et al., "X-ray resolution tests of an off-plane reflection grating for IXO" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857503
Brian Shortt, David Lumb, Marcos Bavdaz, "Multilayer coatings for IXO optics" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.859823
Claudio Macculi et al.,"The TES-based cryogenic anticoincidence detector for IXO: results from the high-area breadboard" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.856399
Didier Barret et al., "The high time-resolution spectrometer of the International X-ray Observatory" – [.ps],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.856955
Didier Martin et al., "Payload study activities on the International X-ray Observatory" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857549
Emanuele Perinati et al., "Background simulations for the IXO-XMS instrument" – [.ps]
Frank Spaan & Richard Willingale, "An assessment of the problem of stray light in the optics of the International X-ray Observatory (IXO)" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857021
Jan-Willem den Herder et al., "The x-ray microcalorimeter spectrometer onboard of IXO" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.856018
Jay Bookbinder et al., "An overview of the International X-ray Observatory (IXO)" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857363
Kai-Wing Chan et al., "Mounting of mirror segments for IXO" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.85755
Kazuhiro Nakazawa et al., "The hard x-ray imager onboard IXO" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.856368
Lothar Strüeder et al., "A wide field imager for IXO: status and future activities" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.856628
Marcos Bavdaz et al., "ESA optics technology preparation for IXO" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.858126
Mark Freeman et al., "Advances in the active alignment system for the IXO optics" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857424
Marta Civitani et al.,"IXO x-ray mirrors based on glass slumped segments with reinforcing ribs: scientific and mechanical design, image error budget and optical unit integration process" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857197
Maximillen Collon et al., " Stacking Silicon Pore X-ray optics for IXO" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.826467
Michael Garcia, Randall Smith, Jay Bookbinder, Dan Patnaude, Maria Santos-Lleo, Matthias Ehle, Pedro Rodriguez, "Impacts on the IXO Observing Efficiency" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857437
Megan Eckart et al., "Performance of kilo-pixel arrays of transition-edge-sensor x-ray microcalorimeters for the International X-ray Observatory" – [.pdf]
Neil J. Murray et al., "Off-plane x-ray grating spectrometer camera for IXO" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.86405
N. Rando et al., ESA assessment study activities on the International X-ray Observatory" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.856825
Peter Lechner et al., "The IXO Wide-Field Imager" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857432
Peter Lechner et al., "The silicon drift detector for the IXO high-time resolution spectrometer" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857260
Ralf Heilmann et al., "Critical-angle transmission grating spectrometer for high-resolution soft x-ray spectroscopy on the International X-ray Observatory" – [.pdf]
Randall McEntaffer et al., "Developments of the off-plane x-ray grating spectrometer for the International X-ray Observatory" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857460
R. K. Smith, M. W. Bautz, J. Bookbinder, M. R. Garcia, M. Guainazzi, C. A. Kilbourne, Predicted X-ray Backgrounds for the International X-ray Observatory" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857529
Richard Willingale & Frank Spaan, "Improving the angular resolution of the conical Wolter-I silicon pore optics (SPO) mirror design of the International X-ray Observatory (IXO)" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857027
Ryan McClelland, "Design and analysis of the IXO soft x-ray mirror modules" – [.pdf]
Suzanne Romaine et al.,"Platinum as a release layer for thermally formed glass optics for the International X-ray Observatory" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.858109
Tyler Evans, "Arc-second alignment and bonding of International X-Ray Observatory mirror segments" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.856620
Werner Becker, "Studying neutron stars with IXO and eROSITA"
Will Zhang et al., "Mirror Technology Development for the International X-ray Observatory Mission (IXO)" – [.pdf],
DOI link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.857536

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2009

SPIE 2009

Several members of the IXO team gave presentations at the SPIE 2009 meeting. Copyright of all papers belongs to SPIE.

Andrew D. Holland et al., "CCD Readout for the IXO Off-Plane Grating Spectrometer", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
D. Spiga & G. Pareschi, "Surface smoothness requirements for the mirrors of the IXO X-ray telescope", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
J. P. Lehan et al., "Progress toward a complete metrology set for the International X-ray Observatory (IXO) soft x-ray mirrors", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Kai-Wing Chan et al., "An Approach for Alignment, Mounting and Integration of IXO Mirror Segments", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Kotska Wallace et al., "Silicon Pore Optics Development", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
M. Bavdaz et al., "IXO system studies and technology preparation", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Mark D. Freeman et al., "Progress on the Active Alignment System for the IXO Mirrors", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Marta Civitani, "Analysis of the relative movement between mirrors and detectors the for next generation X-rays telescopes", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Maximilien J. Collon et al., "Stacking of Silicon Pore Optics for IXO" SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Ralf K. Heilmann et al., "Development of a critical-angle transmission grating spectrometer for the International X-Ray Observatory", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Randall L. McEntaffer et al., "Off-Plane X-ray Grating Spectrometer for the International X-ray Observatory", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
R. Hudec et al., "Back-Up Technologies for IXO", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Richard Willingale and Frank H.P.Spaan, "The design, manufacture and predicted performance of Kirkpatrick-Baez Silicon stacks for the International X-ray Observatory or similar applications", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
Ryan S. McClelland et al., "Preliminary Design of the International X-Ray Observatory Flight Mirror Assembly", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]
W. W. Zhang et al., "Mirror Technology Development for the International X-Ray Observatory (IXO) Mission", SPIE, 2009 - [.pdf]

March 2009

Mechanical Overview of the International X-Ray Observatory, David W. Robinson, IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky Montana, March 9—12, 2009
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Design Concept for the International X-Ray Observatory Flight Mirror Assembly, Ryan S. McClelland, David W. Robinson, IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky Montana, March 9—12, 2009
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2008

SPIE 2008

Several members of the IXO team gave presentations at the SPIE 2008 meeting. Copyright of all papers belongs to SPIE.

Ann Shipley and Randall L. McEntaffer, "Thin substrate grating array for sounding rocket and satellite payloads", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Caroline A. Kilbourne, et al., "Multiplexed readout of uniform arrays of TES x-ray microcalorimeters suitable for Constellation-X", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Daniel Schwartz et al., "On-orbit adjustment calculation for the Generation-X x-ray mirror figure" SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Jay Bookbinder et al., "The Constellation-X Observatory", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
J.P. Lehan et al., "Some Considerations for Precision Metrology of Thin X-ray Mirrors", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Kai-Wing Chan et al., "Optomechanics of the Constellation-X SXT mirrors: challenges in mounting and assembling the mirror segments", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Mark D Freeman et al., "Design study for supporting thin glass optical elements for x-ray telescopes", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Martin C. Weisskopf et al., "An imaging X-ray polarimeter for the study of galactic and extragalactic X-ray sources", SPIE, 2008 -[.pdf]
Owens Rohrbach et al., "X-ray imaging tests of Constellation-X SXT mirror segment pairs", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Paul B. Reid et al., "A comparison of different alignment approaches�", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Paul Gorenstein et al., "The future of high angular resolution X-ray astronomy", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Ralf K. Heilmann et al., "Fabrication and performance of blazed transmission gratings for x-ray astronomy", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Randall L. McEntaffer et al., "Off-plane reflection gratings for Constellation-X", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Scott Antonillea et al., "Figure verification of a precision ultra-lightweight mirror: Techniques and results from the SHARPI/PICTURE mirror at NASA/GSFC", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
Scott J. Wolk, Ann E. Hornschemeier, Stephen L. O´Dell et al., "Science with Generation-X", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
William A Podgorski et al., "A mounting and alignment approach for Con-X mirrors", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]
William Zhang et al., "Con-X mirror technology development", SPIE, 2008 - [.pdf]