Abstract
We present a number of example studies of telescope optics using the latest
version of the AstroX add on toolbox for McXtrace. Among which are first, a
benchmark study of effective area and vignetting for the Chandra X-ray
Observatory. Second, a convenient way of building a telescope model (in this case
NuSTAR) with many similar optical elements scripted using a python module. This
lends itself well to be included in online notebooks and/or for teaching. Third, we
show a new AstroX module for lobster eye optics, and fourth, a study of the
proposed solar axion telescope BabyIAXO.
version of the AstroX add on toolbox for McXtrace. Among which are first, a
benchmark study of effective area and vignetting for the Chandra X-ray
Observatory. Second, a convenient way of building a telescope model (in this case
NuSTAR) with many similar optical elements scripted using a python module. This
lends itself well to be included in online notebooks and/or for teaching. Third, we
show a new AstroX module for lobster eye optics, and fourth, a study of the
proposed solar axion telescope BabyIAXO.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2020 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
| Event | Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2020: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray - Online event Duration: 14 Dec 2020 → 18 Dec 2020 |
Conference
| Conference | Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2020: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray |
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| Location | Online event |
| Period | 14/12/2020 → 18/12/2020 |