SPIE 2010

Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2010: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray (Conference 7732),
27 June—2 July 2010,
Town and Country Resort and Convention Center,
San Diego, CA, USA

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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